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Large Engraved Christofle Malmaison Silver-plated Oval Serving Tray with Handles
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Large Engraved Christofle Malmaison Silver-plated Oval Serving Tray with Handles

1900 - 1920
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Large Engraved Christofle Malmaison Silver-Plated Oval Serving Tray with Handles

A large, oval, silver-plated serving tray featuring an intricately engraved central field and ornately detailed handles, all characteristic of the renowned Christofle Malmaison collection. Its design embodies the elegance of the Empire style, referencing the historic Château de la Malmaison through its distinctive acanthus leaf patterns adorning the handles and rim, and a refined frieze detailing the inner oval. This piece exemplifies the classic craftsmanship of Christofle, a French silversmith house celebrated for its luxurious silver-plated and sterling silver creations.

Highly detailed, chased designs depicting winged celestial figures, likely Kinnaris, a common motif in Burmese art and mythology, often found on traditional silver offering bowls. These figures, portrayed in a seated or lounging posture, are intricately rendered with flowing hair and prominent wings, set against a textured, stippled background. The overall style suggests a fine example of traditional repoussé and chasing techniques typical of Burmese silverwork.

Approximate Dimensions & Weight:

63 x 42 cm

2524g

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Bushells Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Serving Tray to the Edwardian era.

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SA1161946
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Large Engraved Christofle Malmaison Silver-Plated Oval Serving Tray with Handles
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A large, oval, silver-plated serving tray featuring an intricately engraved central field and ornately detailed handles, all characteristic of the renowned Christofle Malmaison collection.
Bushells Antiques

Its design embodies the elegance of the Empire style, referencing the historic Château de la Malmaison through its distinctive acanthus leaf patterns adorning the handles and rim, and a refined frieze detailing the inner oval. This piece exemplifies the classic craftsmanship of Christofle, a French silversmith house celebrated for its luxurious silver-plated and sterling silver creations.

fig 1. A large, oval silver-plated serving tray featuring engraved floral scrollwork on the central surface, twin side handles, and a reeded border.
fig 1. Large Engraved Christofle Malmaison Silver-plated Oval Serving Tray with Handles

Highly detailed, chased designs depicting winged celestial figures, likely Kinnaris, a common motif in Burmese art and mythology, often found on traditional silver offering bowls. These figures, portrayed in a seated or lounging posture, are intricately rendered with flowing hair and prominent wings, set against a textured, stippled background. The overall style suggests a fine example of traditional repoussé and chasing techniques typical of Burmese silverwork.

Approximate Dimensions & Weight:

63 x 42 cm

2524g

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Serving Tray to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1161946
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Archive I A large, oval silver-plated serving tray featuring engraved floral scrollwork on the central surface, twin side handles, and a reeded border.

Large Engraved Christofle Malmaison Silver-plated Oval Serving Tray with Handles

Archive II A large, oval silver-plated serving tray featuring engraved floral scrollwork on the central surface, twin side handles, and a reeded border. View II
Archive III A large, oval silver-plated serving tray featuring engraved floral scrollwork on the central surface, twin side handles, and a reeded border. View III
Archive IV A large, oval silver-plated serving tray featuring engraved floral scrollwork on the central surface, twin side handles, and a reeded border. View IV
Archive V A large, oval silver-plated serving tray featuring engraved floral scrollwork on the central surface, twin side handles, and a reeded border. View V
Archive VI A large, oval silver-plated serving tray featuring engraved floral scrollwork on the central surface, twin side handles, and a reeded border. View VI
Archive VII A large, oval silver-plated serving tray featuring engraved floral scrollwork on the central surface, twin side handles, and a reeded border. View VII
Archive VIII A large, oval silver-plated serving tray featuring engraved floral scrollwork on the central surface, twin side handles, and a reeded border. View VIII
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A large, oval silver-plated serving tray featuring engraved floral scrollwork on the central surface, twin side handles, and a reeded border.
Large Engraved Christofle Malmaison Silver-Plated Oval Serving Tray with Handles
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A large, oval silver-plated serving tray featuring engraved floral scrollwork on the central surface, twin side handles, and a reeded border.
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  • ObjectServing Trays
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Empire Style
  • MaterialSilver Plate
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved scrollwork, Reeded edge, Twin handles, Leaf detailing

This large Edwardian serving tray comes in silver-plated metal within the French Empire style, presenting an oval shape with twin side handles. The polished silver surface gleams with an engraved central field, displaying intricate floral scrollwork alongside a refined frieze detailing an inner oval. A reeded border edges the rim, while the handles incorporate ornate leaf detailing. This piece measures 63 x 42 cm in practical terms, offering a generous surface area for entertaining guests or holding tableware items. Position this serving tray on a dining room sideboard top or a living room side table as a functional centrepiece or display item. The silver tone integrates effortlessly into traditional and classic interior schemes, bringing a refined accent to hospitality settings. Use it to present drinks, glassware or small decorative accessories during gatherings, combining practical utility with ornamental elegance for daily home use.

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French Empire style silver-plated trays typically feature symmetrical motifs influenced by classical antiquity, including leaf borders, palmettes, reeded edges, and detailed surface engravings.

High-quality silver-plated trays are manufactured by electroplating a layer of pure silver onto a base metal, such as brass or nickel silver, with handles and borders often cast separately and soldered into place.

Authentic Christofle pieces are stamped with distinct makers marks, including the scales of justice emblem, the name Christofle, and specific silver thickness or production marks stamped into the metal surface.

A large silver tray is commonly placed on a sideboard top, coffee table, or bar cart to group crystal glassware, decanters, or decorative accessories together in an organised display.

Clean silver plate using a specialized silver foam or polish applied with a soft cotton cloth, followed by rinsing in warm soapy water and drying immediately to prevent water spots and oxidisation.
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