Platter - Silver

Small Egyptian solid-silver tray, 900‰ fineness – rider carved by hand Charming small vintage Egyptian solid-silver tray with 900‰ fineness, entirely hand-decorated with the chaser's punch. In the center, a finely engraved scene depicting a rider holding a spear, surrounded by floral and botanical motifs in the Neo-Egyptian/Art Deco style typical of mid-20th-century Egyptian production. The rim features a wolf-tooth geometric frieze, then a border of stylized ivy leaves, and finally a beaded edge. On the back are the three traditional Egyptian hallmarks attesting to the fineness (900‰), the assay city, and the year of manufacture. Material: solid silver 900‰ Condition: good overall Origin: Egypt A nice little tray for an Orientalism or world silver collection, to be used as a catchall or decorative element.

Estimate:£211.59

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