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Middletown Plate Co. Quadruple Plated Silver Tray

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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.
Price Paid (If known) $68.00
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