Impressive c1760s Old Sheffield Fused Plate Round Claw Foot Tray Large Size Presented is a fine old English Sheffield silverplate tray. This piece dates to -jm
around the 1760s, and is true old fused plate, with thick sterling silver around
the edges. The tray is a handsome classical form, with a Chippendale or pie
crust style rim and gadrooned edge, standing on four ball and claw form feet.
portion, where it looks like a crest or monogram was removed. There are no
existing monograms, no splits, no dents, and no repairs.
The tray measures about 18 inches in diameter and stands about 1 1/2 tall at
the rim.
The tray weighs 4.5lbs