{"product_id":"large-edwardian-silver-plated-rectangular-galleried-tray","title":"Large Edwardian Silver Plated Rectangular Galleried Tray","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Edwardian Silver-Plated Gallery Tray on Copper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA wonderfully impressive \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdwardian silver-plated gallery tray\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, dating to the early 20th century and made with a substantial copper base beneath the silver plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a particularly handsome example, with its generous rectangular form softened by elegant canted corners. The tray is surrounded by a beautifully \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epierced gallery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, with elongated vertical detailing and four integral shaped carrying handles incorporated into the sides. Raised on charming rounded ball feet, it has both presence and practicality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe silver-plated surface has developed the gentle signs of age and use that we love to see in antique tableware, while glimpses of the copper beneath the plate add warmth and character and tell the story of a piece that has been enjoyed for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLarge gallery trays such as this were designed for entertaining and serving, and today it would make a magnificent centrepiece for a drinks table. Style it with \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecrystal decanters and glasses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, use it for champagne and cocktails, or fill it with treasured objects on a coffee table or ottoman. Its scale also makes it wonderful for entertaining when carrying drinks from room to room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful piece of \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdwardian country-house tableware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and exactly the sort of useful antique that works just as well in a contemporary home as it would have done over a century ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Edwardian, early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Silver plate on copper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Rectangular galleried serving tray\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Pierced gallery, canted corners, four integral handles and ball feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Good antique condition with age-related surface wear, light scratching and areas of wear to the silver plate consistent with its age and use. Please refer to the photographs, which form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeasures: 60cm x 37cm x6cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeritage House – History in Your Home\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House Cotswolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59483981218117,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_4939.jpg?v=1790268571","url":"https:\/\/heritagehousecotswolds.com\/products\/large-edwardian-silver-plated-rectangular-galleried-tray","provider":"Heritage House Cotswolds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}