This exceptional antique George IV sterling silver snuffer tray has an oval, serpentine shaped form.

The surface of the tray is embellished with the contemporary engraved initials "SHW" below a Baron"s coronet.

The raised rounded border of the tray is encompassed with a cast and applied scrolling border accented with an array of scrolling leaf motifs to either rounded end.

This antique silver snuffer tray is fitted with an elevate cast volute scroll decorated scrolling handle with a floral decorated thumbpiece and ribbed fingerpiece.

This fine example of antique George IV silverware is supported by four cast sterling silver bracket style feet, each enveloped with further leaf decoration to the lower portion.

This exceptional tray, crafted by the renowned London silversmith William Stroud, is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.

This antique silver snuffer tray is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The cast ornamentation is very sharp.

Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the snuffer tray are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver.

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

Length 24.4cm/9.6"

Width 11.8cm/4.6"

Height 6cm/2.4"

14.5 troy ounces/452g

Date: 1824

Origin: London, England

Maker: William Stroud