Vintage Cut Crystal and Silver Plated Appetizer Tray, 1960s

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Sumptuous modular appetizer set (cabarè) on a large circular tray with an elegant raised corded edge. Crafted from heavily silvered … Read more Sumptuous modular appetizer set (cabarè) on a large circular tray with an elegant raised corded edge. Crafted from heavily silvered nickel silver (a.1000 fineness), it houses six fan-shaped trays arranged radially around a central element with a domed lid. The removable inserts in fine solid crystal are finely hand-cut, with faceted edges and a brilliant star-shaped decoration engraved on the base.

details and specifications:

type: appetizer/centerpiece with removable compartments (cabarè)

style: classic luxury

attribution: attributable to a period silversmith's workshop

materials: silver-plated nickel silver (a.1000 fineness), hand-cut crystal inserts

period: vintage (20th century)

dimensions: total diameter 42 cm | height 5 cm

hallmarks: hallmarks engraved under the tray: "alpacca", manufacturer's logo, and title "a.1000"

condition:

excellent overall aesthetic and conservation condition. The crystal inserts are perfect, bright, and completely free of chips or cracks. The silver-plated metal frame appears solid, shiny, and free of dents, with only minimal, normal signs of wear due to age.

please note that any white areas in the photographs are due to reflections from the artificial lights used to better illuminate the item, which may cause slight color variations in the photograph.

the item is original and is carefully photographed, capturing every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws.

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