Vintage Viners Sheffield Alpha Plate Gallery Tray
Vintage Viners Sheffield Alpha Plate Gallery Tray
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A vintage silverplate gallery tray by Viners of Sheffield, England, oval in form with a pierced reticulated border and densely chased surface. Viners was one of Sheffield's major silverplate manufacturers, established in 1908 and granted a Royal Warrant as Cutlers and Silversmiths to King George V in 1936. The Alpha Plate designation identifies this as their highest-grade silverplate. The chasing covers the full face of the tray in scrolling acanthus foliage with cartouche panels, a decorative vocabulary typical of Viners' production in the 1930s and 1940s. The pierced gallery runs the full perimeter in a repeating lancet arch pattern with a beaded inner rim. A practical size for a drinks tray, side table, or vanity.
Good vintage condition overall. The decorated face presents with an even patina consistent with age and shows no significant plate wear or silverloss across the chased surface. The pierced gallery is intact with no bent or broken elements visible. The underside base metal shows heavy surface scratching from use, which is typical of a working tray and not visible from above. No dents noted to the rim or body.
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