Card tray, England, late 19th – early 20th century
Description
Medium: electroplated silver on copper/brass
Weight: 200 g; Dimensions: 15 x 15 cm, height 2 cm
Hallmarks: “GEO. W. WEBB & CO.”; “11 oz” (workshop plating standard)
Provenance
Private Collection, Romania
Location
Bucharest, Romania
Share
Live Auction begins May 20, 19:00 CEST+1 (Central European Summer Time + 1) 
Favourite
Description
A small card tray of rectangular form with shaped rim, executed in a Victorian decorative manner. The surface is finely engraved and hammered, combining linear ornament with a textured ground that enhances the reflective qualities of the metal. The border is gently contoured, creating a soft undulation that frames the central field.
The piece reflects late 19th-century English production, where electroplating techniques allowed for the dissemination of refined tableware beyond solid silver. The absence of official British assay marks confirms that the object is not solid silver but electroplated.
The stamped marks indicate manufacture by George W. Webb & Co., active in London and Birmingham. The marking “11 oz” is not a silver standard but a technical workshop indication, referring to the quantity of silver used in the plating process, likely denoting the amount of silver applied to a batch of objects and suggesting a higher-quality electroplate finish.
The works of art which are subject to artist resale royalty rights ('droit de suite') are marked with an * in the description of the work of art. The amount of the royalties is calculated using a sliding scale of percentages of the Hammer Price.
Lots featured on Ans Azura’s platform may be subject to export regulations in the country where they are located and import regulations in the country where they will be shipped to. The location of each Lot is marked in its description.You are responsible for ensuring that you understand and comply with all relevant laws or regulations applicable in relation to the export or import of any Lot that you intend to purchase.
By registering to bid in auctions and by bidding on the Ans Azura platform you agree to the Bidder’s and Buyer’s Terms and Conditions which you may consult here. Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully. By bidding you accept personal liability to pay the Purchase Price consisting of the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium plus the applicable Buyer's Expenses. Please note that the Total Cost Calculator will display the amount including the estimated Buyer’s Premium, exclusive of related artist resale royalties and any shipping expenses and all duties, taxes, VAT, and/or custom processing fees payable by the Buyer.
