Tea tray
Barnard
Category
Silver
Date
1875
Materials
silver
Measurements
550 mm (Width); 770 mm (L)
Place of origin
London
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 290962
Summary
A Victorian two-handled shaped oval tea tray on four open vine-scroll and foliate feet with mask and rim engraved Harpur-Crewe Arms, scroll mantling and a presentation inscription 'Presented with a tea and coffee service to Vauncey Harpur Crewe Esq. Elder son of Sir John Harpur Crewe Bart. with much respect on the occasion of his marriage, by the tenantry of his father's Staffordshire Estates. April 1876'. Dated 1876 measuring 30 inches over handles. By Messrs. Barnard, 1875.
Marks and inscriptions
hallmark for Messrs. Barnard, London, 1875
Makers and roles
Barnard, silversmith