19th C. Meriden Brittania Silver Plate Tray C.1860-1900

Description

ABOUT

19th century large Aesthetic Movement silver plate tray with handles. Marked "Meriden B* Company Quadruple Plate 8220" to underside … more ABOUT

19th century large Aesthetic Movement silver plate tray with handles. Marked "Meriden B* Company Quadruple Plate 8220" to underside of tray.

CREATOR Meriden B* Company, Brittania, United Kingdom.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1860-1900.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Silver Plate.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Silver patina. Several deep cuts in the center of tray. Slight bend.
DIMENSIONS H 2.25 in. W 23 in. D 14.75 in.

HISTORY

When items are marked Quadruple Plate, this indicates four layers of silver were applied to the item over the base metal. These are higher in quality and less likely to wear down to the base metal with polishing over time. Since silverplate does tarnish like true silver, it requires cleaning from time to time to keep its shine. less