Object Description
This is a lovely antique Victorian silver plated gallery tray bearing the makers mark of the renowned silversmith Thomas Wilkinson, and dating from Circa 1880.
This shaped rectangular tray has cut off corners with a decorative pierced fretwork gallery and shaped handles to each side.
The quality and craftsmanship throughout the piece are truly second to none.
Condition:
In excellent condition with clear makers marks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 3 x Width 52 x Depth 34
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 inch x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 1 inch
THOMAS WILKINSON & SONS LTD
Birmingham
Founded by Thomas Wilkinson in 1832. Active at Pelican Works with the trade mark ‘PELICAN SILVER’. In 1840 the firm was active at High Street, Sheffield advertising as “By Special Appointment to Her Majesty”. In 1932 the grandsons Arthur William and Francis Isaac sold the business to A.L. Davenport Ltd. Francis Isaac Wilkinson founded in 1934 F.I. Wilkinson & Sons Ltd. The firm used the trade mark PELICAN SILVER
Our reference: A3210