Martin, Hall & Co
A VICTORIAN PIERCED AND ENGRAVED STERLING SILVER SERVING TRAY, SHEFFIELD, 1894
A VICTORIAN PIERCED AND ENGRAVED STERLING SILVER SERVING TRAY, SHEFFIELD, 1894
Sterling Silver;
Price on Request
A substantial Victorian sterling silver serving tray of oval form, expertly crafted by the renowned firm Martin, Hall & Co in Sheffield. The tray features a wide border of intricate openwork piercing, incorporating scrolling foliage and floral motifs, flanked by two integrated handles. The central field is finely bright-cut engraved with a sophisticated Rococo-style cartouche, embellished with floral sprays and a bird in flight, enclosing a stylized Gothic monogram 'R'. This impressive piece showcases the technical virtuosity of late 19th-century English silversmithing, combining significant gauge with delicate decorative detailing.
L. 25 in. x W. 17.5 in.
