Rare Antique English Oak & Solid Sterling Silver Tray – 1904

A rare opportunity to acquire an Edwardian Oak tray with solid silver fittings, rather than silver plate usually found. Everything you see in silver is solid English silver, a good heavy gauge, there is a good weight of silver here, there are many hallmarks for Sheffield 1904 together with the maker’s mark for the well renowned Martin Hall. Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall (Martin, Hall & Co.) The original firm was formed in Sheffield in the year 1820 by Henry Wilkinson & John Roberts who traded as Wilkinson & Roberts. The firm’s chronology is: John Roberts (1836), Roberts & Hall ( 1846), Martin Hall & Co (1854), Martin Hall & Co Ltd (1866-1936). Martin Hall & Co was one of the best known British manufacturers & participated to many international exhibitions including the Crystal Palace 1851 Great Exhibition. The base & handle inserts are made from solid English Oak. A magnificent piece in superb condition spanning 24 1/2 handle to handle x 15 1/4 x 3 tall to top of handles. Item: 44018 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK Rare Antique English Oak & Solid Sterling Silver Tray – 1904