A large and impressive Victorian silver 2-handled tea tray, ...
Hammer
£2,600
A large and impressive Victorian silver 2-handled tea tray, Martin, Hall & Co, Sheffield 1895, retailed by James Aitchison, To The Queen And Prince Of Wales, 80 Prince's Street Edinburgh, octagonal form, with central presentation inscription "Presented To James Smith Esq. J.P. LL.D. F.E.I.S, Together With A Purse Of Sovereigns, On His Retirement From The Office Of General Secretary Of The Educational Institute Of Scotland, After Twenty Three Years Of Faithful Service During Which He Did Much To Advance The Cause Of Education Generally As Well As The Interests Of The Educational Institute Of Scotland September 19th 1896", surrounded by engraved floral decoration, with raised pierced gallery and beaded border, raised on 4 swag feet, 53cm x 38.5cm, 85.9oz
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No damage or repair, only light surface wear and still very heavy gauge, hallmarks clear
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Hammer
£2,600
A large and impressive Victorian silver 2-handled tea tray, Martin, Hall & Co, Sheffield 1895, retailed by James Aitchison, To The Queen And Prince Of Wales, 80 Prince's Street Edinburgh, octagonal form, with central presentation inscription "Presented To James Smith Esq. J.P. LL.D. F.E.I.S, Together With A Purse Of Sovereigns, On His Retirement From The Office Of General Secretary Of The Educational Institute Of Scotland, After Twenty Three Years Of Faithful Service During Which He Did Much To Advance The Cause Of Education Generally As Well As The Interests Of The Educational Institute Of Scotland September 19th 1896", surrounded by engraved floral decoration, with raised pierced gallery and beaded border, raised on 4 swag feet, 53cm x 38.5cm, 85.9oz
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No damage or repair, only light surface wear and still very heavy gauge, hallmarks clear
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