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Learn MoreSilverplated Galleried Waiter by the Atkin Brothers
- This elegant silverplated galleried waiter was crafted by the esteemed Atkin Brothers
- The oval tray features an intricately engraved surface
- The electroplated nickel silver waiter rests on pierced scroll feet
- Harry, Edward & Frank Atkin were prominent manufacturers of silver and silverplated wares
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Description
Silverplated Galleried Waiter
Harry, Edward & Frank Atkin
Late 19th Century
This elegant silverplated galleried waiter, crafted by the esteemed Atkin Brothers, epitomizes the refinement of late 19th- and early 20th-century dining culture. The oval tray features an intricately engraved surface adorned with foliate, cartouche and scrolling acanthus motifs, all bordered by a reticulated pierced gallery with six arching elements. Complementary arched and cut-out handles add both functionality and style. Resting on four intricately. . .
Harry, Edward & Frank Atkin
Late 19th Century
This elegant silverplated galleried waiter, crafted by the esteemed Atkin Brothers, epitomizes the refinement of late 19th- and early 20th-century dining culture. The oval tray features an intricately engraved surface adorned with foliate, cartouche and scrolling acanthus motifs, all bordered by a reticulated pierced gallery with six arching elements. Complementary arched and cut-out handles add both functionality and style. Resting on four intricately. . .
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Silverplated Galleried Waiter
Harry, Edward & Frank Atkin
Late 19th Century
This elegant silverplated galleried waiter, crafted by the esteemed Atkin Brothers, epitomizes the refinement of late 19th- and early 20th-century dining culture. The oval tray features an intricately engraved surface adorned with foliate, cartouche and scrolling acanthus motifs, all bordered by a reticulated pierced gallery with six arching elements. Complementary arched and cut-out handles add both functionality and style. Resting on four intricately pierced scroll feet, this tray demonstrates the perfect blend of utility and artistry. The tray is marked "EPNS," signifying the use of electroplated nickel silver.
Founded in Sheffield, Atkin Brothers was a prominent manufacturer of silver and silverplated wares from 1853 to 1958. Harry W. Atkin managed the firm’s operations in London, operating from Charterhouse Street, Holborn Circus, while Edward and Frank oversaw production at Truro Works in Sheffield. Renowned for their quality and versatility, Atkin Bros produced a wide array of items for the domestic and international markets. Their hallmark, a hand grasping plumes, became synonymous with excellence. This galleried waiter was also once part of the prestigious Red McCombs collection which has been highly publicized and studied.
3 1/2" high x 25" wide x 17 3/4" deep
Provenance:
Red McCombs Collection, Texas
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Harry, Edward & Frank Atkin
Late 19th Century
This elegant silverplated galleried waiter, crafted by the esteemed Atkin Brothers, epitomizes the refinement of late 19th- and early 20th-century dining culture. The oval tray features an intricately engraved surface adorned with foliate, cartouche and scrolling acanthus motifs, all bordered by a reticulated pierced gallery with six arching elements. Complementary arched and cut-out handles add both functionality and style. Resting on four intricately pierced scroll feet, this tray demonstrates the perfect blend of utility and artistry. The tray is marked "EPNS," signifying the use of electroplated nickel silver.
Founded in Sheffield, Atkin Brothers was a prominent manufacturer of silver and silverplated wares from 1853 to 1958. Harry W. Atkin managed the firm’s operations in London, operating from Charterhouse Street, Holborn Circus, while Edward and Frank oversaw production at Truro Works in Sheffield. Renowned for their quality and versatility, Atkin Bros produced a wide array of items for the domestic and international markets. Their hallmark, a hand grasping plumes, became synonymous with excellence. This galleried waiter was also once part of the prestigious Red McCombs collection which has been highly publicized and studied.
3 1/2" high x 25" wide x 17 3/4" deep
Provenance:
Red McCombs Collection, Texas
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
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Specifications
| Period: | 19th Century |
| Origin: | England |
| Type: | Trays/Salvers |
| Style: | Victorian |
| Depth: | 18.75 in. (47.63 cm) |
| Width: | 25.0 in. (63.5 cm) |
| Height: | 3.5 in. (8.89 cm) |
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