The Year of the Dragon
November 7, 2024
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
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A large English silver tray dating from 1907
The centre of this oval tray is hand engraved with a styalised pattern leaving a large oval reserve in the centre
The engraving is remarkably crisp – the tray is more than 100 years old
There is a gallery around the edge and the tray stands on four ball feet.
This tray is made by the firm Walker & Hall which was the leading silver maker of the period.
There is a patent number marked on the underside of the tray indicating that only Walker & Hall could reproduce this item
Fine weight ( 2,500 grams) and condition, this tray is perfect to hold a four piece tea set or to display those special decanters or even as a base for a special flower arrangement
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
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