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This large silver-plated metal serving tray on copper , with generous proportions (77 × 52 cm), perfectly illustrates the elegance of 19th-century tableware.

Its undulating rim is beautifully enlivened with a naturalistic decoration of vine leaves, leaves, and bunches of grapes —traditional symbols of conviviality and abundance—finely modeled in relief. The side handles , integrated into the decoration, enhance both the functionality and the overall harmony of the piece.

The base of the tray is entirely hand-engraved , displaying a delicate network of floral scrolls around a central medallion, in a refined decorative style, characteristic of large serving pieces intended for bourgeois tables and receptions.

Both a utilitarian object and a decorative element , this tray naturally finds its place in a classic interior, on a console, a large table or a sideboard.

• Vine decoration, floral scrolls, fine engraving, beautiful antique condition with patina from use

A piece of character, ideal for an elegant setting , or as a decorative object in its own right , reflecting the know-how of 19th century goldsmith workshops.