antique victorian silver plated twin handled tray walker & hall 1880

This is a large wonderful antique English Victorian silver-plated Tray by Walker & Hall, circa 1880 in date.

This splendid large tray features beautifully plain body.The raised border featues twin handles to each side and is decorated with scalloped edges and floral ornamentation, the center feaures a a foral engraved panel.
It is splendid and luxurious and will look fabulous on your sideboard with decanters and glasses.
The quality and craftsmanship throughout the piece are truly second to none.Condition:In excellent condition with clear makers marks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmationDimensions in cm:Height 5 x Width 38 x Depth 31Dimensions in inches:Height 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 3 inches x Depth 1 foot
Our reference: X0078
Walker & Hall
the business was established in Sheffield in 1845 by George Walker who become an assistant of Dr John Wright. Dr John Wright had conducted important experiments on electroplating, Walker secured the royalty of electroplating for Sheffield.The business was joined by Henry Hall and became in 1853 Walker & Hall. The factory was at Howard Street, Sheffield, while showrooms were opened in 45HolbornViaduct, London. Branches were opened in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Cardiff, Belfast, Hull, Bristol, Melbourne and Adelaide (Australia), Cape Town (South Africa).Walker & Hall was converted into a limited liability company in 1920 under the style Walker & Hall Ltd and combined in 1963 under the British Silverware Ltd withMappin& Webb andElkington& Co. Walker and Hall Sheffield were primarily Sheffield Makers, but items with Birmingham, London and Chester Assay Marks can also be found.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: 977MKEHKQ

Width (cm):

38

Height (cm):

5

Depth (cm):

31

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