Lot #133: Vintage Gallery Size Silverplate Tray and Cookbooks

Outstanding gallery Silverplate tray featuring reticulated metal fence-like border that prevents items from sliding off. It is marked ATCO ON BOTTOM ( Atkins Bros Co.) The 2 inch scalloped border has a winding garland motif. The flat part of tray has chased surfaces featuring engraved floral, geometric scroll etchings. It sits on shell feet with side handles cut into the border. It is a very large tray and extremely heavy as it is made of silverplate on copper construction. Some of the silver has worn on base and copper shows through but adds to the tray. It has a variety of uses i.e. Bar cart topper ideal for holding crystal decanters, cocktail shakers, and glassware or home decor for coffee tables or sideboards to display vases, candles, or perfumes or as serving tray for tea and coffee service sets. Overall fantastic multiple use tray. It measures 20.5X14.5X3 inches and weighs 5.5 pounds. Also included “The Good Housekeeping Cookbook” Features 1,275 triple-tested recipes and “Best of the Best Cookbook” with more than 100 recipes from the 25 best cookbooks of the year both in good shape for the chef in the family. All set pick your recipe and serve it on the lovely tray. Dimensions: 20.5X14.5X3 inches Pickup category timeslot {A}