Lot 691: English Sterling Silver Oval Two-Handled Serving Tray, Thomas Hannam & John Crouch II

English Sterling Silver Oval Two-Handled Serving Tray, Thomas Hannam & John Crouch II
London, 1804, Large oval tray with reeded border, elaborate serpent-form handles, and four paw feet, the center engraved with an armorial crest and an inscription: “A Legacy of the Rev’d John Bentinck. Obit June 1804. — H.C. from R.B.C. January 1905” hallmarked for London, 1804, maker’s mark of Thomas Hannam & John Crouch II.
18″ x 27″, total weight 135.1 troy ounces
Provenance: Property from The Estate of Sally G. Chubb of Bernardsville, New Jersey

Good condition, scuffs from use

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Estimate: $4500- $6500

Auction Date: January 2, 2026