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May Auction

May Auction

Lot 903: A Decorative White Metal Rectangular Pen Tray with Twin Shell Handles

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Start price: £2

Buyer's Premium:

An elongated rectangular tray crafted from white metal, likely intended as a pen or snuffer tray, featuring twin shell-shaped handles. The tray displays elaborate embossed and chased decoration consisting of foliate and floral motifs surrounding a plain rectangular central reserve. The rim is finished with a gadrooned border. The underside shows the negative impressions of the repousse work. Small stamped marks are present on the upper surface of one handle, although these are not clearly legible.
Weight: 53.13g.


Condition report:

The tray is in good condition with surface tarnishing and light wear consistent with age and use. There are minor surface scratches visible to the plain central reserve.

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