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

Title
Oval 925 Sterling Silver Tray – Watrous Manufacturing Co. – model C3029 – Art Nouveau – USA early 20th century
Description
Elegant oval tray in 92.5%/1000 Sterling silver attributed to the Watrous Manufacturing Company, a historic American manufacturer later merged into the International Silver Company.
The shaped edge features rich Art Nouveau / Liberty decoration with floral motifs, foliate scrolls, and shells, produced with embossing and chasing. The central portion is smooth and mirror-polished, creating a refined contrast with the decorated frame.
The model is identified by the code C3029, present in historical catalogs of Watrous production. The piece dates from the late 19th century to the early decades of the 20th century (circa 1896–1915), a period of prolific American silver production in 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.