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Large Arts & Crafts Solid Copper Tray by Hugh Wallis
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Large Arts & Crafts Solid Copper Tray by Hugh Wallis

1900 - 1920
Sold 24 July 2025 · Flora Fauna Antiques
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Large Antique Arts & Crafts Period Hand Made Hand-Planished Solid Copper Oval Tray with Central Inlaid Pewter Grape & Vine Design By Hugh Wallis, England

Impressed clearly to the front with the maker's mark: HW

Condition: Lovely order with no dents or bends. Minimal light scratches to the bed and some rubbing to the central motif. It sits firm and true and has been cleaned and lightly polished.

Measurements:

Overall: 55.25cm x 38.75cm

Bed of tray: 48cm x 32cm

Weight: 1.74kg

Date of Manufacture

Flora Fauna Antiques has dated this Hugh Wallis Copper Tray to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1077614
Dealers Internal Reference
1401
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Large Antique Arts & Crafts Period Hand Made Hand-Planished Solid Copper Oval Tray with Central Inlaid Pewter Grape & Vine Design By Hugh Wallis, England

Impressed clearly to the front with the maker's mark: HW

fig 1. An oval, hand-hammered solid copper tray featuring a central grape vine motif and signed with the makers monogram.
fig 1. Large Arts & Crafts Solid Copper Tray by Hugh Wallis

Condition: Lovely order with no dents or bends. Minimal light scratches to the bed and some rubbing to the central motif. It sits firm and true and has been cleaned and lightly polished.

Measurements:

Overall: 55.25cm x 38.75cm

Bed of tray: 48cm x 32cm

Weight: 1.74kg

Date of Manufacture

Flora Fauna Antiques has dated this Hugh Wallis Copper Tray to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1077614
Dealers Internal Ref
1401
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Archive I An oval, hand-hammered solid copper tray featuring a central grape vine motif and signed with the makers monogram. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Arts & Crafts Solid Copper Tray by Hugh Wallis

Archive II An oval, hand-hammered solid copper tray featuring a central grape vine motif and signed with the makers monogram. View II
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An oval, hand-hammered solid copper tray featuring a central grape vine motif and signed with the makers monogram.
Large Arts & Crafts Solid Copper Tray by Hugh Wallis
Ref: SA1077614
An oval, hand-hammered solid copper tray featuring a central grape vine motif and signed with the makers monogram.
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  • ObjectTrays
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialCopper
  • ColourCopper
  • MotifsHand-hammered surface, Grape vine motif, Raised rim

The Arts and Crafts movement was an international design philosophy that originated in Britain around 1880, valuing traditional craftsmanship, hand-hammered metals, and medieval or folk art forms over mass production.

Artisans typically used solid sheet copper, brass, or pewter, shaping them by hand using techniques such as raising, planishing, and repousse to create textured, organic surfaces.

Authentic pieces often feature hand-hammered marks, riveted construction, natural patinas, and makers monograms or signatures stamped into the metal.

An antique metal tray can be displayed flat on a coffee table as a decorative base for candles and books, or mounted on a wall to highlight its metallic texture.

Antique copper should be dusted with a soft cloth and left unpolished to preserve its historic patina, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that strip the aged surface.
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