A VICTORIAN SILVERPLATED AND ENGRAVED TWO HANDLED TRAY

A VICTORIAN SILVERPLATED AND ENGRAVED TWO HANDLED TRAY, BY JAMES DIXON & SONS, SHEFFIELD, SECOND-HALF 19TH CENTURY, of shaped oval form and a rope-twist cast rim interspersed with curling strapwork and foliate pendants, flanked by dolphin entwined arched handles centering a finely engraved base of leafy swirling floral vines, stamped with five shields of J, D, &, S, PN/S, verso an octagonal silver label of Queen Victoria's royal warrant over "JAMES DIXON & SONS / SHEFFIELD," left side impressed "359" adjoining a small crown, raised on compressed bun feet. Length: 33 3/4" Depth: 18 5/8" Provenance: Property from a Prominent River Oaks Estate Collection, Houston, Texas.
Condition Report: Good condition for silverplated wares of this age and use including but not limited to expected light scratches and scuff marks, some rosing in protruding areas, tiny dings, and expected tarnish in crevices throughout. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.