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Silver Ptated Gallery Tray of Large Proportions
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Silver Ptated Gallery Tray of Large Proportions

19th century
Description

A fabulous and very large silver plated gallery tray which is likely to be of Scottish origin.

There is an armorial in the tray centre featuring a wild boar with the inscription " SPEAS MEA CHRISTUS " (CHRIST IS MY HOPE).

The tray stands on four ball and claw feet . There are no plate losses.

The width measurement below does not include the handles.

We can deliver in UK and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Gallery Tray to the 19th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1176818
Dealers Internal Reference
A4809
Description
A fabulous and very large silver plated gallery tray which is likely to be of Scottish origin.
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There is an armorial in the tray centre featuring a wild boar with the inscription " SPEAS MEA CHRISTUS " (CHRIST IS MY HOPE).
Jane Short Antiques
fig 1. A large oval silver-plated tray featuring a scalloped gallery border, twin side handles, etched foliate surface decoration, and cast feet.
fig 1. Silver Ptated Gallery Tray of Large Proportions

The tray stands on four ball and claw feet . There are no plate losses.

The width measurement below does not include the handles.

We can deliver in UK and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Gallery Tray to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1176818
Dealers Internal Ref
A4809
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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A large oval silver-plated tray featuring a scalloped gallery border, twin side handles, etched foliate surface decoration, and cast feet.
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Archive I A large oval silver-plated tray featuring a scalloped gallery border, twin side handles, etched foliate surface decoration, and cast feet.

Silver Ptated Gallery Tray of Large Proportions

Archive II A large oval silver-plated tray featuring a scalloped gallery border, twin side handles, etched foliate surface decoration, and cast feet. View II
Archive III A large oval silver-plated tray featuring a scalloped gallery border, twin side handles, etched foliate surface decoration, and cast feet. View III
Archive IV A large oval silver-plated tray featuring a scalloped gallery border, twin side handles, etched foliate surface decoration, and cast feet. View IV
Archive V A large oval silver-plated tray featuring a scalloped gallery border, twin side handles, etched foliate surface decoration, and cast feet. View V
Archive VI A large oval silver-plated tray featuring a scalloped gallery border, twin side handles, etched foliate surface decoration, and cast feet. View VI
Archive VII A large oval silver-plated tray featuring a scalloped gallery border, twin side handles, etched foliate surface decoration, and cast feet. View VII
Archive VIII A large oval silver-plated tray featuring a scalloped gallery border, twin side handles, etched foliate surface decoration, and cast feet. View VIII
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Jane Short Antiques

Jane Short Antiques
Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714
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Suffolk
United Kingdom
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A large oval silver-plated tray featuring a scalloped gallery border, twin side handles, etched foliate surface decoration, and cast feet.
Silver Ptated Gallery Tray of Large Proportions
Ref: SA1176818
A large oval silver-plated tray featuring a scalloped gallery border, twin side handles, etched foliate surface decoration, and cast feet.
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  • ObjectTrays & Salvers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Base Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScalloped gallery rim, Engraved foliate swags, Twin side handles, Cast feet
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This large nineteenth-century Victorian silver-plated gallery tray in the English Country House style is made of silver plate over a base metal. The silver-coloured piece has a scalloped gallery rim, twin side handles, and engraved foliate swags across the surface, centering on an armorial with a wild boar and an inscription. It stands on four ball and claw feet and shows no plate losses. Measuring 10 cm high, 68 cm wide, and 54 cm deep, it provides a grand serving surface. Suitable for use on a sideboard top, this tray brings traditional period character to a dining room, living area, or kitchen. It works well for serving drinks or displaying decorative items during gatherings. The substantial proportions and classic silver-plated finish blend easily with existing antique or traditional interior decor.

FAQs

A gallery tray is a flat serving platter featuring an elevated rim or border, known as a gallery, designed to prevent items from slipping off during transport.

Silver plated trays usually consist of a base metal, such as copper, brass, or nickel silver, electroplated with a thin outer layer of pure silver.

Authentic silver plate often features maker marks, electroplate hallmarks such as EPNS (Electroplated Nickel Silver), and signs of age-appropriate wear or tarnish on the base metal.

In modern interiors, a silver tray can be positioned on a sideboard, coffee table, or ottoman to group decanters, glassware, or decorative objects into a cohesive display.

Silver plate should be polished gently with a non-abrasive silver foam or cloth to prevent wear to the thin silver coating, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners.
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