Remarkable large silver-plated serving tray, produced in Germany and possibly sold by the English firm Silber & Fleming, circa 1900.
The level of detail is striking, particularly in the finely crafted handles. The object's patina reveals the warm tones of the underlying brass, attesting to its age and authenticity. Normal surface wear is visible, consistent with the piece's age.
Dimensions: 27.5 x 16.5 inches.
About Silber & Fleming
Silber & Fleming was a prominent trading and distribution house based in London, active primarily in the second half of the 19th century and early 20th century. Specializing in the import and wholesale of decorative objects, glassware, porcelain, and silverware, the company sourced extensively from renowned German and European manufacturers known for the quality of their production.
Their illustrated catalogs, distributed throughout the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, are today valuable references for collectors and historians of Victorian decorative arts. Pieces attributed to Silber & Fleming are valued for their quality of execution and their representative character of the eclectic taste of the late Victorian era.