Essex Jewelry and Antiques
CLASSICAL PAIR 1730-32 IRISH STERLING ANTIQUE SALVERS/TRAYS
Regular price
$3,925.00
Presented is an antique pair of Irish sterling silver salvers or trays made in Dublin between 1730 and 1732. This old pair is in fabulous overall condition for their age. The ornate rims are cast with raised shell, leaf and scroll designs. Each tray is raised on three old, hoof form feet( Queen Anne style). The center of each piece is hand engraved with a crest of a griffin’s head.
Both pieces are visibly marked with the Irish sterling crowned Hibernia mark for Dublin and an L date letter that was used between 1730-1732. Both also have a maker's mark, but it is too worn to discern.
This pair is in fabulous condition for its age, they were obviously well taken care of. There is only the most minor and insignificant surface wear. Because the location of the hallmarks is on the rim, the pair likely were larger platters that were sized down a bit. The ornate rim and feet were likely added when the platters were modified. There are no dents, no breaks, no splits, no monograms, no monogram removals and no repairs.
Each tray measures 9 inches in diameter and is 1 1/8 inches tall and the combined weight of the pair is 879.7 grams or 31 ounces.
Both pieces are visibly marked with the Irish sterling crowned Hibernia mark for Dublin and an L date letter that was used between 1730-1732. Both also have a maker's mark, but it is too worn to discern.
This pair is in fabulous condition for its age, they were obviously well taken care of. There is only the most minor and insignificant surface wear. Because the location of the hallmarks is on the rim, the pair likely were larger platters that were sized down a bit. The ornate rim and feet were likely added when the platters were modified. There are no dents, no breaks, no splits, no monograms, no monogram removals and no repairs.
Each tray measures 9 inches in diameter and is 1 1/8 inches tall and the combined weight of the pair is 879.7 grams or 31 ounces.