Collection of Five 19th-Century Silverplate Trays

including:
a William IV old Sheffield plate tray, second quarter 19th century, of rounded rectangular form with robust gadroon and rocaille rim, handles and feet, the plateau engraved with a floral scroll border centering the badge of Jeffrey of Edinburgh: the sun rising behind a cloud with the motto in a garter "Post Nubila Phoebus" ["After clouds, sunshine"], 29-1/4" x 19";
a French fused plate tray, third quarter 19th century, of shaped rectangular form with "vintage" border and handles, the plateau engraved with floral cartouche and grape cluster decoration, 32-1/2" x 22-1/4";
a Victorian electroplate tray, third quarter 19th century, of shaped oval form, with rocaille scroll border, handles and feet, the plateau engraved en suite, 30-1/4" x 21";
a Victorian electroplate tray, fourth quarter 19th century, of shaped oval form, with laurel edge and palmette-crested handles, the plateau with acid-engraved oval cartouches, 30" x 18-3/4"; and
a Victorian electroplate tray, fourth quarter 19th century, oval, with reticulated rim, beaded edge and beaded scroll handles, the plateau acid-engraved with arabesques, centering a crest and motto, 28-3/4" x 19".

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