Wonderfully Elaborate! Divided Meat & Entree Serving Tray with 3 Compartments & Covers
Marked [M], Fleur-de-lis, "C under a Crown" and "Silver over Copper"
I have searched and can't seem to locate the maker of this splendid, divided 3 compartment silverplated tray. (I have seen this same mark many times but still don't know who it is but this maker is pretty prolific and should show up soon!) This tray measures:24" Long x 14" Wide x 1/2" Tall AND it comes with 2 lids for the 2 outside compartments.
The actual food service area measures:
Center section: 11" Wide x 6 1/2 Long
Side Sections (2) Each Measure: 10" Wide x 3 1/2" Long
The baroque style design is so well done and very stunning. The 45 degree corner embellishments alone are 4" Long x 1" Wide and wrap from the top of the tray to the bottom of the feet. The corner designs & feet all feature heavy scrollwork & shells and the entire tray border, including the curved handled lids are all gadroon or ropelike in appearance. Very beautiful indeed. There is a scratch on one corner that I tried to take a picture of but it is not a deep scratch and not thru to the copper. The tray is very clean and ready to go to your table upon delivery. A wonderful and classic piece for your collection. |