A small Victorian sterling silver twin handled tray, London 1901 by Charles Stuart Harris

Of oval form with a pierced galleried edge of foliate scrolls and quatrefoils, with a beaded rim and integral handle. The field with flat chased decoration of C scrolls and foliage against a matted ground, the centre plain. The underside with a later engraved inscription reading “RCS from colleagues and friends at the BBC 1936-1967”. Fully marked to the edge, part-marked underneath.

Length – 34.2 cm / 13.5 inches

Weight – 695 grams / 22.34 ozt