AN OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE OBLONG BREAD TRAY, MATTHEW BOULTON MANUFACTURING CO.

AN OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE OBLONG BREAD TRAY

MATTHEW BOULTON MANUFACTURING CO., BIRMINGHAM, CIRCA 1810

The gadrooned rim with shell and acanthus lifts, further smaller similar motifs to the sides, engraved with a crest

40cm (15 3/4in) long

The crest for ELPHINSTONE, barons Elphinstone of Scotland. See Bradbury, Frederick History of old Sheffield plate Sheffield 1968, p. 221 for an illustrated example.

Condition Report:
Maker's mark beneath the rim

Crests are crisp

Borders good

Plating in generally good condition, with little signs of rubbing

Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer