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	WAS Benson Copper Tray T97 Original, quality, circa 1880, superb small circular drinks tray in the form of a styalised water lily leaf, with six swirled shape and scollaped upturned rim sections. The reverse is stamped for the great 'Aesthetic Movement' designer 'WAS Benson'. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed if required at no extra cost. A shaped tray by Benson, what a super suprise. Complete and in good order. 11.5" x 0.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £230.00


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


Walker and Hall Galleried Oak Tray T94 Original, quality, late 19th century, oval oak drinks tray, with a silver plated gallery and end handles with oak grips. The centre of the tray is mounted with an oval silver plated plaque for engraving, the underside has four flattened silver plated bun feet and the gallery is impressed "EPNS" and with the pennant mark for the manufacturer 'Walker and Hall'. All is complete, bright, clean and in superb condition. 22.5" x 15" x 3". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £350.00


	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


Circular Copper Tray T91 Original, quality 1920's/30's circular copper tray, with a scalloped rim and a hand beaten design of acanthus leaves. 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. 13.25" x 1". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £65.00


	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


Pool of Hayle Copper Tray T89 Original, quality, 1920's/30's, circular copper drinks tray, with a scollaped rim and hand beaten decoration of Art Nouveau stylised flowers on 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. 16" x 1". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £115.00


	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


	Copper Coaster / Tray T71 Original, quality, 1920's circular copper bottle coaster or pin tray with embossed decorations to the centre of a fish with seaweed. Probably 'Newlyn' but not marked as such. In superb condition and complete and in good order. 5.5" diameter x 0.5". Click on photo for a larger or other views. Price: £95.00


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


	Heavy Brass Tea Tray T68 Original, quality heavy pressed brass, rectangular shaped tea tray, circa 1900, with rounded corners, a beaten look to the floor and good rolled over top edges. All is now complete and in good and working order. 20" x 15" x 1.25". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £115.00


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


Pewter Tray T46 Original, quality, 1920's, beaten pewter, oval shaped, tea tray with a wide cushioned border with two raised side handles and four shaped bun feet to the underside. This tray has a super colour and Art Nouveau form and is impressed to the underside 'W & Co hand beaten English Pewter' and 'Homeland 6735 1/2'. Some scratches to the underside but otherwise in superb order and complete. 18.5" x 13.5" x 2". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £65.00


	Harold Holmes Copper Tray T43 Original, quality, 1920's, small oval shaped beaten copper drinks/card tray with a rolled over outer edge and an engraved design to the centre of two dressed dog caricatures playing hockey. Impressed to the reverse for the maker 'Harold Holmes'. Some remains of the nickel or silver plating to the figures is visible and has been lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed if required at no extra cost. All is complete and in good order. A superb little piece by Harold Holmes. 11.5" x 6.75" x 0.5". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £125.00


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


Crocodile Effect Copper Tray T11 Original, quality, 1920's, 24" long copper drinks tray embossed in a crocodile skin effect. An unusual shape. Stamped 'JS & SB' to the underside for the maker Joseph Sankey & Son of Bliston. Complete and in good and working order. 23.75" x 8.75" x 1". Click on photo for a larger view. Price: £75.00


	Copper Crocodile Skin Effect Tray T5 Original, quality, 1920/30's, circular copper tray in the crocodile skin effect. Stamped to the reverse for the maker 'JS&S' for the maker Joseph Sankey & Sons. Complete and in good order. 12" diameter x 1". Click on photo for a larger view. Price: £34.00


Brass Crumb Tray & Brush Set CT5 Original quality, 1920's, brass crumb tray with a deep embossed design of flower heads, probably poppies, on stems and a similar wooden curved brush with an embossed cover of an arrowroot leaves and flowers design. The reverse of the tray is impressed 'Beldray' for the manufacturer from Bilston in Staffordshire. One bristle is missing from the brush, although the others are not loose or dropping, otherwise all is complete and in good and working order. Tray 9.75" x 8" x 2" and brush 11" x 2.25 x 1.25". Price is for the set. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £65.00


	Brass Pen Tray WA18 Original, quality, late 19th century, sheet brass pen tray for the writing desk. This example, probably continental, is trough shaped, has two circular feet and a stretched Greek key pattern to the top rim. A super example, complete and in good and working order. 8.5" x 2.75" x 1" high. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £65.00

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