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Lot 30:
Description
Rare heavily chased Swami style silver plated tray with inscription ( one leg missing damage to handle with new rivet repair, inscription- presented to colour SGT & Mrs Gibbons by the NCO & men of B Coy 1st Royal Dublin Fusiliers on leaving for home Sept 1914 Madras India 22×13″
Condition report:
The tray is in fair condition with evidence of significant wear and age. There is widespread wear to the silver plating across the front and back, clearly exposing the underlying reddish-brown copper base metal, particularly on the handles and raised decorative elements (photo 1). Heavy tarnishing and a dark patina are present throughout the relief decoration (photo 2). The underside shows significant plating loss and areas of oxidation, especially around the bun feet (photo
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