Sterling Silver Crescent Moon Dish/Trinket Tray - Antique Victorian

This exceptional and rare antique Victorian cast sterling silver trinket tray has been modelled in the form of a crescent moon face.

The surface of this antique tray is embellished with details reproducing the iconic moon face*.

This exceptional tray was crafted by the renowned London silversmith Joseph Braham.

NOTE: * Throughout history people have interpreted the moon's surface and patterns as faces, creating a broad pareidolia. This is a largely cultural and imaginative practice, rather than bearing scientific or astronomical significance.

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Date: 1886

This antique sterling silver dish/trinket tray is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The cast decoration is all very sharp.

Full hallmarks struck to the raised border are very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique moon dish in sterling silver.

Length 15.9cm/6.26"

Width 7.8cm/3.07"

Height 2cm/0.79"

5.2 troy ounces/163.1g