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Overview
An antique oval silverplate tray by The Van Bergh Silver Plate Co. of Rochester, New York, sold with a wooden display stand. The tray has a plain, shallow well with sloping sides and a raised border of scrolls, leaves and shell shapes around the rim. The silver has an aged, darkened tone, with a warm yellow cast in places and brighter areas where it catches the light. The recesses of the border have darkened, which makes the raised pattern stand out. The stand is wood, with a tall back support and two front rests. On its stand the tray suits a sideboard, shelf or mantel, and it can also be used on a table as a bread or serving tray.
Background
Silverplate hollowware from American makers such as Van Bergh was widely used on dining tables and sideboards in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and "quadruple plate" was a grade marking American makers used during that period. Oval trays of this shape are often called bread trays. The underside is stamped with the maker's round mark, "The Van Bergh S.P. Co. / Quadruple Plate / Made in U.S.A. / Rochester N.Y.", with the number 1 beside it. The tray is silver plate over a base metal, not sterling silver. The stand is not marked.
Condition
Used antique condition with no breaks or repairs seen. There is tarnish, with a yellow-brown tone in places, and many fine surface scratches on the top and underside. The tray has not been polished. The wooden stand has light wear. The carved wooden table in some photos is a display prop and is not included. Please see all photos.
Dimensions & Weight
The tray is 11.8 inches long, 6.4 inches wide and 1.3 inches high. It weighs 12.1 oz.
Shipping
Free standard shipping within the US, packed securely.
