A LARGE SHEFFIELD SILVER PLATED TRAY, of waisted rectangular form, with raised pierced gallery, the central vacant reserve surrounded by elaborate flower and foliage decorations raised on four round feet. Stamped verso Made in Sheffield England. 32 x 47cm; together with a silver plated cake knife, 36cm long; together with a silver-plated straining spoon, the bowl in the shape of a shell and a soup spoon; together with two silver-plated entrée dishes, one without cover (5)

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