GEORGE III SILVER TRAY AND A SILVER GALLERY TRAY.

GEORGE III SILVER TRAY AND A SILVER GALLERY TRAY. Late 18th-early 19th century. The oval silver serving tray with scalloped sides and gadrooned edges, stamped with the maker’s mark for Benjamin Laver (1781-86), the bottom additionally inscribed “108=9″. 104 Troy ounces. The gallery tray having rolled spiral edges with reticulated columnar design above a reeded border joined to the oval mahogany tray, centering a silver shield decorated with a deer’s head. Gallery tray with indistinct hallmarks including a five-pointed star and a pineapple. SIZE: The first: 22″ x 15-3/4″. The second: 24-1/2″ x 16-1/2”. PROVENANCE: From a fine coastal Maine private collection. CONDITION: The first with extensive knife blade scratches and wear to underside, markings crisp and clear. The gallery tray structurally very good, with various nicks and dents; one old repair in area of major hallmarks and an old repair to handle, all professionally done; wood surface in need of repolishing. 9-93924 (1,800-2,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2430	$2,932.50	GEORGE III SILVER TRAY AND A SILVER GALLERY TRAY. Late 18th-early 19th century. The oval silver serving tray with scalloped sides and gadrooned edges, stamped with the maker’s mark for Benjamin Laver (1781-86), the bottom additionally inscribed “108=9″. 104 Troy ounces. The gallery tray having rolled spiral edges with reticulated columnar design above a reeded border joined to the oval mahogany tray, centering a silver shield decorated with a deer’s head. Gallery tray with indistinct hallmarks including a five-pointed star and a pineapple. SIZE: The first: 22″ x 15-3/4″. The second: 24-1/2″ x 16-1/2”. PROVENANCE: From a fine coastal Maine private collection. CONDITION: The first with extensive knife blade scratches and wear to underside, markings crisp and clear. The gallery tray structurally very good, with various nicks and dents; one old repair in area of major hallmarks and an old repair to handle, all professionally done; wood surface in need of repolishing. 9-93924 (1,800-2,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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