Overview
An ornate, circular silver-plated waiter tray featuring a deeply chased floral and scrollwork border in the Rococo Revival style.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Silver-Plated Corporate Presentation Tray, c. 1979
Photo reference
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Story
In 1979, George J. Swierzbin was honored with this tray, a classic symbol of corporate gratitude during the peak of the American industrial era.
Maker / Origin
While a specific hallmark is not visible, companies like International Silver, Reed & Barton, and Oneida dominated the corporate gift market in the 1970s.
Condition & Value
The tray shows visible tarnish and some 'bleeding' where the silver plate is beginning to thin, along with white residue from dried silver polish in the ornate crevices. Silver-plated items from this era are plentiful; the value is driven primarily by the decorative appeal and the historical interest of the Dow Chemical connection.
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