Watrous Manufacturing Co. - Centrepiece - .925 silver - Oval silver platter

Title
Oval Sterling 925 Silver Tray – Watrous Manufacturing Co. – model C3029 – Art Nouveau – USA late 19th to early 20th century
Description
Elegant oval tray in Sterling silver 925/1000 attributed to the Watrous Manufacturing Company, a historic American manufacturer later merged into the International Silver Company.
The shaped rim features a rich Art Nouveau / Liberty ornament with floral motifs, foliate scrolls, and shells created with repoussé and chasing. The central part is smooth and mirror-polished, creating a refined contrast with the decorated edge.
The model is identified by code C3029, found in historical catalogs of Watrous production. The piece dates from the late 19th century to the early decades of the 20th century (approximately 1896–1915), a period of large-scale American silverware production from New England.
Material: Sterling Silver 925
Weight: 597 g
Dimensions: 36 × 29 cm – height 8 cm
Origin: United States
Conditions: good overall condition, given its age it shows normal signs of use.