{"product_id":"vintage-english-silverplate-gallery-tray-engraved-1991","title":"Vintage English Silverplate Gallery Tray with Engraved Presentation, 1991","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eRound Vintage English Silverplate Gallery Tray, Engraved Presentation, 1991\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Type | Gallery tray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Material | Silverplate on base metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Age | 1991, as confirmed by engraved presentation inscription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Surface decoration | All-over engine-turned basketweave pattern; engraved central cartouche with presentation inscription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Gallery rim | Pierced geometric gallery, approximately 1 inch high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Inscription | \"Presented to Ian Young \/ By the Directors \/ of M.T.E. Limited \/ 1965 to 1991\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Size | 1 in H x 11.5 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Maker | Unmarked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe tray is in good vintage condition overall. The face presents well, with the engine-turned basketweave pattern intact across the full surface and no dents, dings, or deformation to the gallery rim. The pierced gallery is crisp with no bent or missing sections. The engraved cartouche is cleanly executed and fully legible. The reverse shows significant plate wear-through across most of the underside, with the copper or brass substrate visible beneath the silver in warm pinkish-gold tones. This is entirely typical and expected for a piece of this age and type, and it is not visible when the tray is in use. Some light surface scratching to the face is present and consistent with normal use over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51440569942294,"sku":"AMD-03186","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/June_Enland_2026-3751.jpg?v=1781729281","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/vintage-english-silverplate-gallery-tray-engraved-1991","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}