Lot 185: A Silver Plated Punch Set and Large Rectangular Twin Handled Gallery Tray

A large silver plated punch set and tray in the Rococo Revival style. The set comprises a substantial punch bowl of circular form on a pedestal foot, featuring a gadrooned and fluted lower body beneath an ornate rim cast with foliate and floral motifs. Accompanied by several matching footed punch cups with flared rims and polished interiors. The set is presented on a large rectangular twin-handled gallery tray. The tray features a pierced and chased gallery rim and is mounted with two cast scroll handles. The flat surface of the tray is decorated with dense chased and engraved scrolling foliate and floral designs. A white adhesive label is present on the side of the punch bowl reading SHELBYS AUCTIONEERS LOT 185 01132502026. A second small white adhesive label is positioned above it reading 12953. No maker’s marks or hallmarks are visible on the exterior surfaces shown.