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Large Antique Victorian Quality Engraved Circular Mixed Metal Tray
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Large Antique Victorian Quality Engraved Circular Mixed Metal Tray

19th century
Description

Large antique Victorian quality engraved circular mixed metal tray having a large quality antique Victorian engraved mixed metal circular tray with fantastic engraved decoration.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Engraved Brass Tray to the 1880s.

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SA1177581
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Large antique Victorian quality engraved circular mixed metal tray having a large quality antique Victorian engraved mixed metal circular tray with fantastic engraved decoration.
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Engraved Brass Tray to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1177581
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A large circular Victorian brass tray featuring detailed hand-engraved motifs including Egyptian pyramids, figures, and geometric borders.
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Location: Suffolk, United Kingdom
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A large circular Victorian brass tray featuring detailed hand-engraved motifs including Egyptian pyramids, figures, and geometric borders.
Large antique Victorian quality engraved circular mixed metal tray
Ref: SA1177581
A large circular Victorian brass tray featuring detailed hand-engraved motifs including Egyptian pyramids, figures, and geometric borders.
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  • ObjectTrays
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Egyptian Revival
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourBrass Gold
  • MotifsPyramid engravings, Hieroglyphic motifs, Concentric geometric borders, Hand-chased rim
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

This large antique Victorian circular tray exhibits the distinctive Egyptian Revival style of the late nineteenth century. Formed from brass with a warm gold colour, the piece has an elevated circular rim and a flat base, supported on a brown wooden display stand during presentation. The surface displays meticulous hand-chased decoration arranged in concentric tiers. The central medallion depicts detailed figural and symbolic scenes enclosed by repeating geometric borders. The outer field features dense relief engravings that incorporate iconic Egyptian motifs including pyramids, figures, and hieroglyphic patterns. The rim carries a fine linear chevron pattern. The tray measures 2.5 cm high, 58 cm wide, and 58 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this decorative metalwork functions effectively as a striking display piece on a sideboard top or within a gentleman's library. The reflective golden metal surface and intricate historic iconography provide a focal point when placed flat upon a surface or mounted securely upright. The traditional Victorian craftsmanship and complex thematic design suit historical and eclectic interiors alike, serving as a stable resting place for small decorative objects or standing alone as a piece of functional antique art.

Egyptian Revival metalware emerged following major archaeological discoveries in the nineteenth century, characterised by brass and copper pieces featuring chased motifs of pyramids, hieroglyphs, deities, and stylized floral borders.

These trays were typically formed from sheet brass or copper and decorated using hand-chasing, etching, and engraving techniques with steel chisels to create intricate relief patterning and geometric borders.

Authentic pieces display subtle irregularities in the depth and alignment of hand-punched engraving marks, signs of natural oxidisation in carved grooves, and a smooth, mellow patina on reverse surfaces.

Engraved brass trays can be displayed vertically on plate stands, mounted on walls as textural art, or placed flat on sideboards and coffee tables to hold decorative glassware or candles.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical polishes that remove historic surface patina; microcrystalline wax may be applied sparingly to protect against moisture and finger oils.
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