William Bateman I Antique English Sterling Silver Snuffer / Pen Tray

This exceptional antique George III sterling silver snuffer tray has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners.

The surface of this fine example of antique silverware is plain and unembellished.

The raised rounded border is embellished with an impressive vertebrate band of stylized floral, bud and foliate ornamentation, all on a matte background.

The rim of the tray is encompassed with an exceptional applied gadroon decorated border accented with a floral motif to either side and a scrolling leaf decorated design to each corner.

The underside of this impressive Georgian snuffer tray bears the silversmith’s centre punch mark in addition to the full hallmarks pertaining to the renowned London silversmith William Bateman I.

Condition
This antique silver candle snuffer tray is an exceptional gauge of silver for its type, excellent quality and in excellent presentation condition in keeping with age.
The chased and applied decoration is very sharp.
Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the surface are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Georgian silverware.

Dimensions
Length 22.5cm/8.9″
Width 11.3cm/4.4″
Length of surface 18.1cm/7.1″
Width of surface 7cm/2.8″
Height 1.4cm/0.6″

Weight
6.6 troy ounces/206g

Maker: William Bateman I
Date: 1818
Origin: London, England.