Otto Wolter - Tray - .800 silver
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Large oval silver serving tray by Otto Wolter of Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany, in solid 800 silver, weighing 1,467 g and measuring 52.5 cm wide, 38 cm deep and about 1 cm high, with a scalloped Chippendale edge and papyrus-inspired rim, bearing German hallmarks including crescent and crown and the Otto Wolter maker's mark, in very good antique condition with light scratches and patina, and with a certificate of authenticity and historical assessment from Galeria J in Łódź.
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Large silver serving tray made by Otto Wolter in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany, between 1920 and 1930.
The tray is made of solid 800 silver and weighs 1,467 grams. It has an oval shape with a gently scalloped outline, characteristic of the Chippendale style.
The central surface is smooth and slightly recessed, surrounded by a narrow raised rim decorated with a papyrus-inspired pattern. The shaped edge features subtle ribs extending towards the centre of the tray.
The underside bears German silver hallmarks, including the crescent and crown, the 800 silver standard and the maker's mark of Otto Wolter, whose workshop was established in Schwäbisch Gmünd in 1875.
The tray measures 52.5 cm in width, 38 cm in depth and approximately 1 cm in height.
It is preserved in very good antique condition, with natural signs of age and use, including light surface scratches and some patina.
The tray comes from a private family collection and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a historical assessment issued by Galeria J in Łódź, Poland.
Large silver serving tray made by Otto Wolter in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany, between 1920 and 1930.
The tray is made of solid 800 silver and weighs 1,467 grams. It has an oval shape with a gently scalloped outline, characteristic of the Chippendale style.
The central surface is smooth and slightly recessed, surrounded by a narrow raised rim decorated with a papyrus-inspired pattern. The shaped edge features subtle ribs extending towards the centre of the tray.
The underside bears German silver hallmarks, including the crescent and crown, the 800 silver standard and the maker's mark of Otto Wolter, whose workshop was established in Schwäbisch Gmünd in 1875.
The tray measures 52.5 cm in width, 38 cm in depth and approximately 1 cm in height.
It is preserved in very good antique condition, with natural signs of age and use, including light surface scratches and some patina.
The tray comes from a private family collection and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a historical assessment issued by Galeria J in Łódź, Poland.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
1467 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Number of objects
1
Material
Silver
Designer/artist/maker
Otto Wolter
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
1 cm
Width
52.5 cm
Depth
38 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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