ANTIQUE Fruit / Nut serving tray 19c 1800's Hutton rare

For sale is truly the oldest antique I have found ever being early to mid 19th century. This serving tray is truly one of a kind. I had to consult someone else as I couldn't find anything else like it on the internet, not for sale now or ever! It measures about 5 x 4 and is in great condition for being 168 years old though it may be older. Similar trays were typical of the period and used during card games to entertain players. The makers marks seen on the back of this tray were used by William Carr Hutton (1803 - 1865).  The MP A mark indicates this was a metal plate of the highest quality and it is believed the .15 is the amount of silver plated on the base metal. 



His father was William Hutton (1774 - 1842).

William Carr worked for his father in Birmingham for several years. Two others sons, James and Joseph also worked for him.

In 1832 William Carr moved to Sheffield and set up his own firm. Became William Hutton & Sons in 1864.

With this information, it was made anywhere from 1843 to 1864. The crossed arrows marks you see more commonly didn't appear until the 1900's. 



Shipping insurance is already included in the starting price! There is no reserve! Good Luck!  If you have any other questions about this piece don't hesitate to email me. 



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