This exceptional antique George IV sterling silver tea tray has a rounded navette shaped form.
The surface of the tray is plain and unembellished.
The flared galleried border is embellished with pierced interlacing, geometric arch decoration.
The pierced decoration to the gallery incorporates a horizontal pale which incorporates the full hallmarks; this indicates the high quality of the piece.
The rim of the galleried border is encompassed with a band of applied bead decoration.
This impressive sterling silver tea tray incorporates a plain oval inset handle to either end.
Maker: John Houle