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Large Antique Sterling Silver Tea Tray

1900 - 1920
Description

A fine example of a huge solid sterling silver tea tray of elliptical form embellished with a broad band of bright cut scrolling acanthus leaf, shell and trelliswork engraved decoration encircling the surface. Two vacant cartouche are incorporated within the bright cut engraved designs.

The tray has an impressive scrolling acanthus leaf and floral embossed and chased decorated border with matte background. There are a further two vacant cartouche incorporated in the border decoration. Inset shaped handles are found at either end of the tray.

It is clearly hallmarked for Sheffield, 1902 and the maker John Henry Potter.

It is a superb quality piece, weighing approximately 4603g.

It is in excellent condition for its age. It has never been engraved and there are no major damages. There are some faint surface marks and very light surface scratches but nothing detrimental or untoward and it displays well.

Approximate Measurements :

Length : 29 1/2” / 75cm

Width : 20" / 51cm

Height : 1 1/2" / 4cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £30

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the 1900s.

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SA1103386
Description
A fine example of a huge solid sterling silver tea tray of elliptical form embellished with a broad band of bright cut scrolling acanthus leaf, shell and trelliswork engraved decoration encircling the surface. Two vacant cartouche are incorporated within the bright cut engraved designs.
The tray has an impressive scrolling acanthus leaf and floral embossed and chased decorated border with matte background.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

There are a further two vacant cartouche incorporated in the border decoration. Inset shaped handles are found at either end of the tray.

fig 1. Large Antique Sterling Silver Tea Tray
fig 1. Large Antique Sterling Silver Tea Tray

It is clearly hallmarked for Sheffield, 1902 and the maker John Henry Potter.

It is a superb quality piece, weighing approximately 4603g.

It is in excellent condition for its age. It has never been engraved and there are no major damages. There are some faint surface marks and very light surface scratches but nothing detrimental or untoward and it displays well.

fig 2. Large Antique Sterling Silver Tea Tray
fig 2. Large Antique Sterling Silver Tea Tray

Approximate Measurements :

Length : 29 1/2” / 75cm

Width : 20" / 51cm

Height : 1 1/2" / 4cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £30

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1103386
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

Trade Associations

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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7 North Street
Ashburton
Devon
TQ13 7QJ
United Kingdom

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Large Antique Sterling Silver Tea Tray
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