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	Dryad Lester Copper Tray T105 Original, quality, oval shaped copper tea tray, with a deep rolled over rim incorporating side handgrips. The underside is impressed "Dryad Lester 206" for the makers "The Dryad Handicrafts and Metal Work Company" based in Leicester and operating from 1874 to 1936. The topside has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be reomved at no exra cost and all is complete and in good order. 21.75" x 12.75" + 1.5" tall. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £135.00


Benson Copper Tray T98 Original, quality, circa 1900, circular copper tray in the form of a water lily leaf, with swirled vein designs and a scolloped upturned rim. The reverse is stamped "WAS Benson.P." for the designer. Each of the vein ends were split are now repaired as best as possible, but the repairs are visible. Damaged but a buyable piece of Arts and Crafts copper by this superb manufacturer. Polished and lacquered. 11.5" diameter x 0.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £115.00


	Toleware Tray T96 Original, quality, late 19th century, ovoid shaped pressed tin tea tray, with a shaped outer edge and a decorated topside. The decoration is in the form of four panels of handpainted flowers within gilded frames around the outer flange, and a central back panel, also with a gilded border. The general background is a buff green colour and the reverse is in all black japanned, with some small painted reference numbers "1159" and "01822". Some scuffs and scratches and small patches with the decoration missing, but otherwise a superbly decorated toleware tray. All original with no signs of touching up. 27" x 23" x 1.25". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £300.00


Arum Lilies Brass Tray T95 Original, quality, late 19th century, heavy brass oval shaped drinks tray, with a rolled over top rim on the gallery and a punch engraved design of arum lilies and leaves. A great piece of work, but with no maker's stamp. An unusual example which has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed if required at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 20.5" x 16.25" x 1.25". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £185.00


	Johnnie Walker Copper Tray, 6 matching available T93 Original, quality 1920's, circular copper drinks tray, embossed with a central picture of 'Johnnie Walker' with "Johnnie Walker" in upper case around the rim and "Born Eighteen Thirty and Still Going Strong" within the picture, also around the inner rim is the distillery address. All polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed if required at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. A great run of matching trays, in super condition. 13.25" x 0.75". Price is for each. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £56.00


Galleon Copper Tray T90 Original, quality 1920's/30's circular copper tray, with a scalloped rim and a hand beaten design of a galleon. This example was probably made by 'The Eustace Brothers of Cornwall' and has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed if required at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 15.5" x 0.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £185.00


	Brass Tray T88 Original, quality 1920's/30's small circular brass tray with a pie crust rim and hand decorated with shield mortice and a pair of angel's wings. Probably made by a Cornish craftman. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed if required at no extra cost Complete and in good order. 8" diameter x 0.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £45.00


Pool of Hayle Brass Tray T86 Original, quality, 1920's/30's, oval shaped brass drinks tray, with a scollaped rim and hand beaten decoration of two mythical fish forms, with acanthus leaves and a dimpled background. This example is stamped to the reverse "Hand Made" and was probably made by 'J and F Pool of Hayle Cornwall'. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed if required at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 15" x 10.5" x 1". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £85.00


	Galleon Copper Tray T85 Original, quality 1930's circular copper drinks tray, with a scalloped rim and a hand beaten design of a galleon to the tray, with a background of bubbles. Stamped to the reverse "Handmade". This example was probably made by 'J and F Pool of Hayle in Cornwall' and it has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed if required at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 11.25" x 0.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £115.00


Copper Tray T84 Original, quality 1920's/1930's small circular copper tray, with a pie crust rim and hand decorated with a centre cross, lions and seashells, probably made by Cornish coppersmiths. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed if required at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 7.25" x 0.75" tall. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £45.00


	Newlyn Copper Tray T79 Original, quality, large, circular, copper tea tray circa 1880/1900. Stamped 'Newlyn' for the maker. This larger than average tray has a deep pie crust gallery with a rolled over rim, a scalloped punched decoration to the floor and a beaten effect within. A super tray; the largest piece of Newlyn we have had and all has been polished and lacquered and is complete and in good order. The lacquer can be removed upon request, at no extra cost. 21.75" diameter x 1". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £400.00


Oval Copper Tray T78 Original, quality, oval shaped copper tray, circa 1900/1920's, with deep relief, Art Nouveau design to each end and a rolled over rim. No evidence of a maker's mark, but a serious piece of Art Nouveau copper. Has been polished and lacquered and is complete and in good order. 22.5" x 11.75" x 1.25". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £230.00


	Galleried Copper Tray T76 Original, quality, rectangular shaped copper tea tray, circa 1900, with a deep shaped gallery and an engraved border to the base, of an Art Nouveau form. A chunky and useful tray, complete and in good order. 19.5" x 14" x 1.5". A larger tray of similar design may be available, reference T39. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £85.00


Copper Soda Syphon Tray T72 Original, quality, small circular copper tray originally a soda syphon stand now ideal for a visiting card tray or a single glass drinks tray. The floor has a hammered decoration and the underside is impressed with the registration number for the year 1903. All has been polished ans is complete and in good order. 6.5" diameter x 0.5" Click on photo for a larger or other views. Price: £38.00


	Brass Alms Dish T70 Original, quality, punch engraved circular brass alms dish circa 1900 / 1920's with a 'fleur de lis' in relief to the centre and punched 'fleur do lis' around the outer edge. Complete and in good order. 8.75" x 1" Click on photo for a larger or other views. Price: £65.00


Circular Brass Drinks Tray T66 Original, quality, pre war, circular hand beaten, brass drinks tray with a pie crust gallery and a punch engraved design of a mythical sea horse. All is complete and in good order. 7.75" diameter x 1" high. Click on photo for larger and reverse views. Price: £56.00


	Engraved Copper Tray T64 Original, quality, 1920's, oval shaped copper tea tray with a scalloped upturned rim. The floor of the tray is of a beaten design with two mythical fish facing eachother engraved in good detail. The reverse of the tray is stamped 'Hand Made' but no other makers marks can be found. All has been polished and lacquered and is complete and in good order. 19" x 13.5" x 1". Click on photo for larger and reverse views. Price: £156.00


Oval Brass Tea Tray T55 Original, quality heavy brass, oval shaped tea/drinks tray, circa 1900/1920's, with a raised outer rim and open ring handles to each end. This tray was originally nickel plated and much of this has remained on the underside. The raised border has a rope twist embossed decoration, the handles have a beaded design and the main tray has a repeated motif of acanthus leaves and flower heads around the outer edge and an oval design to the centre. A super quality tray. Has been lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed if required at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 27" including handles x 17" + 1.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £300.00


	Oval Stainless Steel Tray T47 Original, quality, 1930's, hammered stainless steel oval tea tray with a rope twist outer rim. Stamped to the reverse, 'G142' 'Firth Staybright' 'Keswick 960' and 'KSJA'. Complete and in good order. 20.75" x 10.75" x 0.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £75.00


Large Art Nouveau Copper Tray T39 Original, quality, 1920's, large beaten copper tea tray with a deep, wavy, upturned edge and a punch decoration of an Art Nouveau design. Has been lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed if required at no extra cost and is complete and in good order. 23" x 16" x 1.75". A smaller tray of similar design may be available, reference T76. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £130.00


	Engraved Arts & Crafts Brass Tray T33 Original, quality oval shaped brass tray, circa 1900/20's, with relief decoration and engraving to the raised rim and an engraved design of 'Bacchas' surrounded by grapes, vine leaves and flowing wine. Complete and in good order. 13.75" x 9.75" x 0.5". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £115.00


Silver Plated Candle Snuffer Tray CT8 Original, quality, 19th century, silver plated candle snuffer tray, with engraved decoration to the base and raised flower and leaf decoration around the edge of the tray. Complete and in good order. 10.25" x 4" + 0.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £36.00


	Brass Candle Snuffer and Tray CT7 Original, quality, mid to late 19th century brass candle snuffers with the original snuffer tray. The scissor action trimmer has 3 turned pillar supports and the tray has a ropetwist outer edge. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. All is complete and in good and working order. Tray 9.5" x 4" x 0.5" Price is for the set. Click on photo for a larger or other views Price: £95.00


Brass Crumb Tray and Brush CT9 Original, quality 1920's, brass crumb tray and brush, originally used to brush off crumbs from the table with or without a table cloth. This example has a beaten finish to both and a curled over grip to the tray. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. Tray 10.25" x 8.25" x 2", brush 13" x 3" x 1.5" tall. Price is for the pair. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £65.00


	Oak Cutlery Tray CT8 Original, quality, oak two section cutlery tray, circa 1880, with a dividing panel, a cut out handgrip and decorated brass corner mounts. Some minor staining to the inner floor, otherwise complete and in superb condition, with a great colour. Replacement cloth fitted to the underside. 15" x 10" + 5.25" tall at centre. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £115.00


6 Piece Tudric Pewter Tea Set TP12 Original, quality 1920's, pewter tea set comprising- a tea pot, coffee pot and hot water jug, all with cane covered side handles and turned wooden finials to the hinged lids, a two handled sugar bowl, a small milk jug with a side handle and pouring lip and an oval tray. All the items are impressed to the underside "Made in England", "Tudric Pewter", "H" and all but the tray are stamped with the code number "01216". The tray is stamped "0551", "Tudric Pewter" and was manufactured for 'Liberty's of London' during the late 19th and early 20th century. This set is really clean and has no dents, with just a few minor rubs to the edge of the tray and some minor scratches to the upper and lower surfaces of the tray consistent with light use. The cane to the handles are perfect and all is complete and in good and working order. Tray 18.5" x 13.5" x 1", tallest pot 7". Price is for the set. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £185.00

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