Baroque Ripple

Name: Baroque Ripple
 
Type: None
 
Year: circa 1920s–1950s
 
Set: No
 
Mark: None - Likely European or American
 
History: This ornate round tray features a heavy Baroque Revival design, with stylized gadrooning along the rim, scrolling acanthus and rocaille shell accents at the cardinal points, and a deeply recessed center. The raised detailing and heavily worn surface patina suggest silver-plated metal, likely over copper or nickel alloy — common among decorative wares produced between the World Wars and into the 1950s.
 
 
The hallmark is heavily rubbed but includes decorative olive branches flanking a central word, with “PLATE” still legible. This indicates silver-plated ware rather than sterling, and the style of the mark suggests either an American silverplate company (possibly like WM Rogers, Wallace, or International Silver) or a continental European maker using English-language export marks. Given the shallow, wide structure and smaller size, it was likely used for presenting sweetmeats, tea cakes, or as a calling card tray.
 
Flaws: Age related oxidation present