Cavendish Vintage Silver Plate Oval Gallery Tray, C.1930

This Vintage Silverplate Oval Gallery Tray is electroplated on copper and measures 15 1/2" Length by 10” Width. The monogram of the factory is not terribly legible; however it seems to read “Vinert Ltd.,” preceded by the head of Queen Elizabeth II. It is marked “Made in Sheffield, England” on one side of the manufacturer’s mark and on the other side of the mark, it reads “Cavendish Plate, E.P. on Copper”. The border of the tray is perforated to outline the central design or motif of the tray. The Design is that of the “Grape or Vintage” Pattern with a gadrooned edge. The tray dates approximately 1930.

COMMENT: It is A Very Attractive Silverplate Gallery Tray That Can Accentuate  Your Crystal Decanter Collection or Make A Great Bar Accessory in Your Party Room!

CONDITION: This silverplate oval gallery tray is in fine condition except for some bleeding of the copper base  and very light surface scratching which is normal considering its age!

SILVERPLATE CONDITION NOTE:

Some minor conditional problems that are a common occurrence or commonplace with "antique and vintage" silverplate pieces which are considered acceptable and by general standards considered as "patina" are minor or light surface scratching and slight wear or minor bleeding of the base metal which is generally copper, brass or Britannica metal.

• Teapots, Coffee pots and Jugs generally show some interior discoloration and pitting due to the chemical interaction of the tea, coffee or other beverages with the various base metals if left sitting for long time periods and not properly cleaned after each usage. Teapots almost always have discoloration on the "interior" bottom.
• Trays normally have light surface scratching and bleeding of the base metal. Antique and Vintage Trays almost always show surface wear on the reverse side (back side).
• Flatware, for example forks, knives, spoons, etc., because of their usage, will on many occasions exhibit some light surface scratching.
• Candlesticks, at the insert top section, sometimes will exhibit slight discoloration where the candle burns too low; also sometimes on the underneath side of the base, wear will show.
• Entree Dishes, if not accompanied with glass liners, will also sometimes have surface scratches from utensils while serving.

"Antique and Vintage Silverplate" are not "new" items and therefore will almost always exhibit slight wear (bleeding) and light surface scratching. Normally if there is any relief work, that is embossing or floral, many times will show slight bleeding of the base metal.

Many Victorian Art Nouveau and Edwardian pieces of silverplate will almost always show bleeding and sometimes need re-silvering. Re-silvering is frowned upon and is not always recommended by purists, especially when it comes to Georgian and Early Victorian silverplate. Re-silvering of really early pieces, Georgian to Mid-Victorian, can devalue pieces. Generally speaking, "re-silvering" is a personal matter of choice.