Silverplate and Rosewood Serving Tray, Hallmarked

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A beautiful Silverplate or 800 Silver hallmarked Serving Tray with an inset rosewood center flanked by two rococo handles, an … Read more A beautiful Silverplate or 800 Silver hallmarked Serving Tray with an inset rosewood center flanked by two rococo handles, an indistinct monogram on the center side. Careful polishing did not yield any bleed through of a copper base which leads one to believe in may be 800 Silver. It is hallmarked on the frame under one handle with a series of six indistinct hallmarks, two appearing to be "BM". It may possibly be Belgian or German in origin, late 19th/early 20th century, of impressive size and the highly figured rosewood is beautiful. Some minor shrinkage to the wood insert on both sides and minor scratches commensurate with age and use.. The quality of craftsmanship is evident on the underside. If it is 800 Silver, it is extremely undervalued; if it is silverplate, it is extremely heavy plate. Either way, a unique tray. See less