Large 1847 Rogers Bros Silverplate Serving Tray - Prince Charles Pattern

{HISTORY}

Worthy of a regal, royal engagement with the King of England himself, this beautiful 1847 Rogers Bros silverplate serving tray features the Prince Charles pattern - a very hard-to-find design among the 1847 Rogers Bros canon. 

Made up of elegant florals, swirls, and decorative flourishes with hints of a noble coat of arms, we especially love the handles which are crown-shaped - a nice little detail to coincide with such a royal theme. 

Large in size (22" inches in length) and heavy in weight (just over 4 1/2 lbs), this beauty is lovely for both decorative display and functional serving purposes.

Previously owned by a sweet-natured woman named Alice, who loved to entertain in her beautiful Pacific Northwest home, this tray was an active member of holiday parties, special occasions and celebratory events for decades, effortlessly blending a lifetime of joyful memories from one gathering to the next. Norwegian by heritage, Alice with her refined taste and love of the color pink, was a collector of all sorts of pretty heirlooms from antique English teacups to Royal Albert dishware. A gracious hostess with an eye for classic pieces, there were few things in life that she enjoyed more than setting a beatiful table and inviting friends and family over to celebrate something special. Needless to say, this was a go-to tray for effortless entertaining in the prettiest of ways.

Classic serving pieces never go out of style, especially when it comes to the enduring quality and craftsmanship of Rogers Bros. First started in Connecticut in 1820 by brothers Asa, William, and Simeon Rogers, Rogers Bros silversmith was strictly a family affair until they discovered a way to electroplate silver in 1847. A breakthrough moment, silver plating became very popular and lots of silversmiths wanted to join the company and take part in the family's notoriety. In the 1860s, Rogers Bros. was bought by Meriden Britannia where it continued to produce the popular silver-plated flatware under the Rogers Bros name for the next three decades. A name change came around for Meriden in 1898 when a joint conglomeration of New England area silversmiths banded together to form the International Silversmith Company. 1847 Rogers Bros. remained a brand under this new parent company. 

Ready to carry on with festive merry-making for decades more to come, this serving tray easily accommodates a full tea service set including teapot, creamer, sugar bowl, cups and saucers. When not in use, it also looks lovely tucked on a shelf or hung on the wall. 

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

• Large size
• Prince Charles Pattern
• Stamped on back with pattern name, maker's mark and code 037
• E.P. on Copper 

{CONDITION}

In lovely vintage condition, this tray is bright and shiny. Here in the Vintage Kitchen, we always prefer a bit of tarnish when it comes to vintage and antique silverplate, so this tray has not been polished. The handles are strong and sturdy. There are no chipped, cracked or repaired areas.

{SIZE}

Measures 22" inches (length) x 14" inches (width) and weighs 4 lbs. 11 oz