Antique Hors d'Oeuvre Tray In Engraved Crystal And Silver-plated Metal, Attributed To Wallace, 1930

An elegant antique hors d'oeuvre tray consisting of a compartmentalized engraved crystal dish resting in a finely openwork silver-plated metal mount. The piece is of fine silversmithing, hallmarked "Sterling" and "427 W" on the reverse, and appears to be of high-quality plating rather than solid silver. American production from the 1930s, attributable to the Wallace factory based on the decoration and markings. The crystal features a very attractive engraved design of floral and foliate garlands surrounding a central star motif, very delicate and elegant. The overall diameter is 23 cm, the height is 3.3 cm, and the diameter of the crystal dish itself is approximately 8.5 cm. The crystal is in excellent condition. The mount shows some scratches from use and cleaning, as well as small black spots on the base, which are very discreet when the crystal is in place. There is also a small, discreet chip and a slight deformation on the rim, and some light patina. Total weight approximately 800 grams.