Lot 59: Russian Silver Tray circa 1830 with Armorial

Large 19th Century Continental Russian Silver Tea Tray with Armorial Engraving. Rectangular form with ribbed sides and floral chased border accented with large floral decorations at corners, and two side handles having grape and vine chased decoration.  Center armorial engraving of dove on branch surmounting a shield with banner engraved PREST POUR MON PAYS (translated from French as “Ready for my Country”. Russian touch marks to each handle and to back, including 84 (.875) fineness, maker Henrik Tallberg, and assayer Mikhail Karpinsky, St. Petersburg, 1830. Later inscription en verso, “Virginia Watts Bailey / Dec. 24, 1934”. Measures 30 in x 20 in (including handles). 123.77 oz troy. 

PROVENANCE: A Kentucky estate. 

CONDITION: Overall very good condition with some light scratching to center.