Tiffany Sterling Tea Set Tray c1860 WINTHROP

Description

TIFFANY STERLING TRAY FOR TEA                      c1860 WINTHROP FAMILY
This is a monumental
c1860
Tiffany & Co.
sterling silver
tray for serving
afternoon tea.
Period engraved arms for the
Winthrop family.
Motto:
Hope Conquers All.
In the early days of Tiffany
1860 - 1870
very few tea sets came with
trays.
Fewer still in sterling.
Making this tray
unique.
The only example we have owned in
45 years of collecting.
Hallmarked as shown.
The identical hallmark
page 214
Carpenter's Tiffany text book.
This monumental c1860 Tiffany sterling hand decorated tray 31 inches
across handles and 18 inches wide weighs over 148 standard ounces.
In very fine condition.
Presents are very carefully used.
Retains original hand carved detail throughout.
Rich sterling patina.
Sits flush to table.
Almost no center surface wear.
Sells world wide.
Applicable sales tax.