Silver ashtray with shells, reliefs, four rests, and Masonic symbol

Description: Embossed silver ashtray with shells and a central geometric figure with two coins of King Carlos I of Portugal as a cigarette holder. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. ...

Description: Silver ashtray with shell-shaped reliefs and four cigarette holders. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 81.72 grams. Dimensions: 14x14cm....

An antique sterling silver jewelry dish with repoussé floral design, by Wilcox and Wagoner, New York, circa late-19th century. Dish, in...

This very elaborate and well executed silver plated serving tray is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States, possibly by Meridian, and dating to approximately 1890 and done in the period Aesthetic Movement style. The tray is is quite heavy for its size and heavily plated, and has a unique fortress shape with flanged sides with ornately cast scrolling leaf decoration. The surface of the tray is engraved with a vignette of tall ships which is framed in an elaborate scrolling leaf and foliage motif. The figural handles depict a reclining woman, beckoning to the ships from the shoreline. This tray is in very good period condition and a very good example of Aesthetic Movement plated...