1st Jul, 2021 10:30

The Silver Auction

 
  Lot 493
 

A WILLIAM IV OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE TEA TRAY

WILLIAM IV OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE TEA TRAY,
of oblong form, with central presentation inscription to 'John Aston... and to The Board of Health by Robert Dalglish Esquire, Lord Provost... 1832', within an engraved scroll and foliate border, the scalloped rim and twin handles heavily cast with scrolls, foliage and fleur-de-lis, on four scrolling bracket feet, 74cm long

Provenance: A Private Scottish Collector

 

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Sold for £100
Estimated at £100 - £150


Condition Report
Condition good to fair.

Areas of surface wear including to the presentation inscription, also some bleeding (noticeable around the edges).
Likely replated in areas, noticeably around the central inscription.

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