Tray - copper or silvered pewter
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An elegant, large oval parade plate dating to 1850–1900, made in copper or silver-plated pewter, with galvanoplastic (electroforming) construction, measuring 37 cm wide, 32 cm deep and 2.5 cm high, and weighing 735 g.
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Description from the seller
Elegant and scenographic large parade dish (or decorative display tray) oval in shape, realized in Neo-Renaissance/Neobaroque style and datable to the end of the 19th century (circa 1880–1900).
The work is made with galvanoplastic technique (electroforming), which allowed a sharp, deep relief rich in details:
Central scene: An intense pastoral/bucolic scene inspired by the Rococo, with figures in period clothing, a lady with a fan, a suitor and cherubs/putti suspended among the vegetation.
Edge and border: The rich peripheral border features motifs of botanical sprays, scrolls, masks and medallions with allegorical figures and musical instruments.
Back: The back shows the classic and characteristic rough and brownish finish typical of galvanic-era pieces, complete with spherical support feet applied for display.
Technique: Galvanoplastics (Electroforming)
Presence of marks: No visible punch (consistent with decorative galvanic productions of the era)
Conditions / State of preservation
In overall good historical condition, with normal patina of time. Shows slight signs of wear and opacification on the silver plating at the most raised relief points and cleaning wear, which reveal the underlying metal, giving the object an authentic and lived-in charm. Structurally integral and solid.
(The photographs are an integral part of the description and show in detail the real state of the object; reflections on the light green do not belong to the object but are reflections from a nearby piece of furniture).
Elegant and scenographic large parade dish (or decorative display tray) oval in shape, realized in Neo-Renaissance/Neobaroque style and datable to the end of the 19th century (circa 1880–1900).
The work is made with galvanoplastic technique (electroforming), which allowed a sharp, deep relief rich in details:
Central scene: An intense pastoral/bucolic scene inspired by the Rococo, with figures in period clothing, a lady with a fan, a suitor and cherubs/putti suspended among the vegetation.
Edge and border: The rich peripheral border features motifs of botanical sprays, scrolls, masks and medallions with allegorical figures and musical instruments.
Back: The back shows the classic and characteristic rough and brownish finish typical of galvanic-era pieces, complete with spherical support feet applied for display.
Technique: Galvanoplastics (Electroforming)
Presence of marks: No visible punch (consistent with decorative galvanic productions of the era)
Conditions / State of preservation
In overall good historical condition, with normal patina of time. Shows slight signs of wear and opacification on the silver plating at the most raised relief points and cleaning wear, which reveal the underlying metal, giving the object an authentic and lived-in charm. Structurally integral and solid.
(The photographs are an integral part of the description and show in detail the real state of the object; reflections on the light green do not belong to the object but are reflections from a nearby piece of furniture).
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
735 g
Number of objects
1
Material
copper or silvered pewter
Country of origin
Europe
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
2.5 cm
Width
37 cm
Depth
32 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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