{"product_id":"vintage-silverplate-gallery-tray-engraved-rococo-mid-20th-century","title":"Sheffield Silverplate Gallery Tray, Engraved Rococo, Mid-20th Century","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAn oval Sheffield silverplate gallery tray, silver on copper, with dense all-over machine-chased rococo engraving covering the entire field: acanthus scrolls, shell motifs, and crosshatched ground radiating from a plain polished central cartouche. The pierced gallery border alternates rectangular slots with a rope-twist outer edge, rising on four cast acanthus-capped corner brackets. Four small ball feet on the underside. Marked on the reverse: SILVER PLATED ON COPPER \/ MADE IN SHEFFIELD ENGLAND. No maker's name is visible in the mark. The form, mark format, and style of production date this to the mid-20th century, most likely 1930s through 1950s. A handsome drinks tray or sideboard piece that works well in traditional, English country, or bar cart settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Type | Oval gallery tray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Material | Silverplate on copper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Mark | SILVER PLATED ON COPPER \/ MADE IN SHEFFIELD ENGLAND\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Maker | Unidentified Sheffield manufacturer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Origin | Sheffield, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Age | Mid-20th century, circa 1930 to 1960\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Size | 2.25 in H x 15 in W x 9.25 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Feet | Four ball feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Gallery | Pierced rectangular gallery with rope-twist border and cast acanthus corner brackets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe tray is in good vintage condition overall. The silverplate surface retains good coverage across the engraved field, with tarnish and oxidation visible particularly in the recessed areas of the chasing, which is consistent with age and use. Some copper show-through is visible at the gallery corner brackets and in scattered areas on the engraved surface, most noticeably in the shell motif at the center as seen in the detail photos. The central polished cartouche shows surface scratching from use. The four ball feet are intact. The underside is lightly worn but structurally sound. No dents, cracks, or repairs observed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51464751874326,"sku":"AMD-03363","price":375.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/EEEDAD40-401F-48B8-A01D-E79216EEFD1A_1_201_a.jpg?v=1783364763","url":"https:\/\/austyn-marie-design.myshopify.com\/products\/vintage-silverplate-gallery-tray-engraved-rococo-mid-20th-century","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}