English Antique Silverplate Round Tray

This Gracious Antique Silverplate Round Tray is electroplated on a copper base and was manufactured in England approximately 1900-1910 by a company bearing the “menorah” mark, which unfortunately our photographer failed to photo. The mark will be submitted at a later date or upon request. The tray measures 14” Diameter and is graced by elaborate “floral, fruit and scroll” engraving on its interior that is framed by an elaborate petite rose edge.

COMMENT: This Classy Antique Silverplate Tray Can Easily Grace Ones Vanity Table for A Collection Of Cologne or Perfume Bottles! On The Other Hand, it Can Make A Great Tray For A Sophisticated Presentation of Before Dinner Cocktails For Your Guests. Such a nice quality silver plate tray can easily make a classy gift to a friend for any occasion.

PHOTOGRAPHY COMMENT: A photo of the manufacturer's mark or backstamp was not included at this point in time. It will be uploaded at a later date or upon request.

CONDITION: This quality silverplate round tray is in fine condition except for light surface scratching which is normal wear. The tray has nice weight and shines up well.

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 at the bottom 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 interior bottom surface scratches resulting from utensils having been used 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 it 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.