Antique Early 20th Century Rococo Style Large Footed Butler by Crown Silver Co.

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This is a very high-quality Victorian silver-plated footed butler tray by crown silver company , probably dating from about 1885–it … Read more This is a very high-quality Victorian silver-plated footed butler tray by crown silver company , probably dating from about 1885–it has deep hand-engraved Rococo Revival decoration covering nearly the entire surface.
* An elaborate cast border with shell and foliate ornament.
* Heavy cast handles, indicating high quality piece.
* A shaped edge with a pierced gallery, another feature found on higher-end trays.
* A large serving size, probably around Length 39 inches including the handles.The crowned The tray typically feature heavily engraved surfaces and pierced rim. The Crown Silver Company (Crown Silver
Co. Inc.) was an American manufacturer of fine silver-plated and sterling hollowware and flatware. Based in Brookline, Massachusetts, the company was active primarily between 1935 and 1950.
History & Background
• Origins: Crown Silver was a continuation of earlier silversmithing ventures, tracing its roots back to the Holmes and Tuttle Manufacturing Company, which was founded in 1851.
• Production: They were well-regarded for producing high-quality serving ware, including large footed waiter trays, casserole servers, ladles, and gravy boats.
• Patterns: Some of their most widely known flatware and hollowware pattern lines include Radiance (often produced around 1939) See less