A George III Silver Two-Handled Tray
A George III Silver Two-Handled Tray

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Antique Silver George III Two-Handled Tray made in 1791

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An exceptional antique silver George III oval silver two-handled tray with reeded borders and handles.

Date 1791
Made By Hannam & Crouch, John Crouch & Thomas Hannam
Location London
Stock Number W78x20

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W78x20
Date:
1791
Maker: Hannam & Crouch, John Crouch & Thomas Hannam
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Description

An exceptional antique silver George III oval silver two-handled tray with reeded borders and handles.

The handles have leaf junctions, further prick-dot banded decoration and a continuous band of flower head roundels.

The centre is engraved with the coat of arms and crest of the Short family.

The shield and crest were granted to SHORT of Tenterden, Kent in 1614.

Dimensions: length (from handle to handle) 55.5 cm, main body 48 x 35.5 cm

 

Maker
Hannam & Crouch

Thomas Hannam completed his apprenticeship to John Cafe in 1761 and went into partnership with John Crouch in 1765.

The firm was known particularly as makers of fine quality trays, salvers and waiters.

Their earlier marks also appear on cast candlesticks (likely due to Hannam’s apprenticeship to the Cafes).

John Crouch & Thomas Hannam

Thomas Hannam completed his apprenticeship to John Cafe in 1761 and went into partnership with John Crouch in 1765.

The firm was known particularly as makers of fine quality trays, salvers and waiters. Their earlier marks also appear on cast candlesticks, very likely due to Hannam’s apprenticeship to the Cafes.

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