
Description
A WMF silver plated handled serving tray
Early/mid-20th century
With ostrich mark within a dashed arch for French export: WMF / G, further marked: I/O / [export star]
Mounted with four foliate-form accents to handles and rim, the center further chased with foliate motifs
2.25" H x 30.875" W x 23.5" D
Provenance:
The Estate of Joanna Carson
Early/mid-20th century
With ostrich mark within a dashed arch for French export: WMF / G, further marked: I/O / [export star]
Mounted with four foliate-form accents to handles and rim, the center further chased with foliate motifs
2.25" H x 30.875" W x 23.5" D
Provenance:
The Estate of Joanna Carson
Condition
Overall good condition with mild tarnishing and scattered scuffs, scratches, and small nicks commensurate with age.
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Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
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A WMF silver plated handled serving tray
Estimate $400-$600
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The Estate of Joanna Carson
Mar 03, 2026 1:00 PM ESTMonrovia, CA, United States
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