A magnificent vintage English silver plated (on copper) gallery tray. Perfect for serving afternoon tea or pre-dinner drinks – all you need is a butler to carry it into your elegant drawing room! Stunning shape with cut off corners and measuring 22.5 x14.25 inches. The pierced gallery rail has cutout grab handles at either end and the plateau is beautifully chased with a classic rococo pattern of scrolls and leaves surrounding a an inscribed central cartouche. The tray stands on four lovely wheatsheaf feet. Very solid and weighty. The Institution of Civil Engineers. Offered for sale in excellent vintage condition. It sits on 4 bun feet…. This is a lovely example that has obviously been very well cared for. Freshly cleaned and polished to a nice central inscription. Stamped on back silver plate on copper made in England.