A silver-gilt two-handled tray, Elkington, Birmingham, 1863

A silver-gilt two-handled tray, Elkington, Birmingham, 1863

molded edge of leaves and laurel flowers, center engraved with 8 oval medallions representing dancers in the antique style in a frame of foliage
86.5cm high, 5,985 g. ; 33 3/4 in., 211oz 1dwt
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Plateau à deux anses en vermeil par Elkington, Birmingham, 1863

le bord mouluré de feuilles et fleurs de laurier, le centre gravé de 8 médaillons ovales représentant des danseuses à l'antique dans un entourage de rinceaux
Long. 86,5 cm, 5.985 g. ; 33¾ in., 211oz 1dwt

Condition Report:
Scratches on surface commensurate with use.
The gilding worn.
Very legible marks under the base.
Good size, nice engraving.

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Provenance:
A. Pash & Sons, London, 7 April 2008