An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austrian silver and enamel boudoir tray; an addition to our continental silver collection

This exceptional antique Austrian silver boudoir tray has an oval shaped form.

The surface of this antique tray is embellished with impressive white guilloche enamel flanked with applied tied reed decorated silver borders, encompassing a vibrant pink guilloche enamel panel.

The centre of the tray is embellished with an impressive oval cartouche accented with a tied reed decorated border, in addition to tied ribbon bows to either end.

The cartouche displays an exceptional hand painted panel depicting a female figure in period attire, holding a staff bearing a ribbon tied floral spray to the upper portion.

The raised rounded border is plain and unembellished.

This silver and enamel tray is fitted with a pair of scrolling handles.

The tray has a weighted base and is fitted with a leatherette covering to the underside.

Such enamel and silver continental examples are often struck with limited hallmarks; this piece bears the maker's mark (R-S) and the country mark 'Made in Austria'.

This exceptional tray is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.

This antique enamel and silver tray is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The enamel panels are in perfect condition.

The applied decoration is all sharp.

The Austrian hallmarks struck to the underside of one handle are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique enamel and silver tray in the UK.

Length across handles 24.7cm/9.72"

Width 13.8cm/5.43"

Length of surface 19.5cm/7.68"

Width of surface 11.2cm/4.41"

Height 3cm/1.18"

15.2 troy ounces/473.4g

Date: Circa 1920

Origin: Austria, Europe

Maker: Untraced Maker's Mark