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Middletown Plate Co. Quadruple Plated Silver Tray

By kers7787, 7 January, 2013
Description

Shiny metal tray with a one-inch wide floral filigree border.  The corners are edged at 45 degrees.  There is a thin ribbon-like inlay around the bottom inside panel of the tray.  There is a rectangular pattern in the center with four finial squares on the edges of the rectangular inlay.  There is a semi-circular engraving on the sides of the rectangular inlay.  There is branch-like detail extending through the semi-circular engravings detailed with circles at the ends of the branches. 

The tray is in good condition with slight tarnishing and very slight surface abrasions from use.  There are no dents or major tarnishing. 

Category
Metalware
Medium
Silver
Distinguishing marks
Filigree floral border. Says "Middletown Plate Co. Quadruple Plate 63 hard white metal 16" on the back.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
14 inches wide by 18 inches long by one-half inch deep.
Date Period
1870-1890
Weight
Approximately 5 to 7 pounds.
History
Tag at store said manufactured approximately in 1880 by the Middletown Plate Company.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
$68.00
For Sale?
No
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