Sterling Silver Galleried Tea Tray - Antique George V

This fine antique George V 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 arch and vertical pale decoration accented with circular motifs to the elevating ends.

The upper rim of the hallmarked galleried border is ornamented with a band of applied reed decoration.

This impressive sterling silver tea tray incorporates a plain oval inset handle to either end, accented with a portion of pierced angular decoration to the nadir.

The underside of this pierced silver gallery tray bears the retailer's mark 'D & J. Wellby Ltd, Garrick St, London'.

Maker: D & J Welby Ltd

This antique tea tray is a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent presentation condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of this pierced silver gallery tray are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.

Length 61.3cm/24.1"

Width 36.5cm/14.4"

Length of surface 48.8cm/19.2"

Width of surface 31.3cm/12.3"

Height to top of handle 3.5cm/1.4"

69 troy ounces/2147g