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Silver Victorian Oval Gallery Tray, 1895,
D.J.MASSEY & SON
This is a Sterling Silver Oval Gallery Tray with a hand engraved foliate scroll work pattern to the base and a pierced gallery.
The tray is hallmarked Sheffield 1895, with makers mark for Walker & Hall.
The underside is engraved Shirras, Laing & Co. Purveyors To The Queen Aberdeen.
Seven years later this company was to Patent one of the first teasmaid machines:-
On 29th December 1902 an article about their invention was included in the local newspaper:
Automatic Tea Maker Patented by an Aberdeen Firm
With their characteristic enterprise, Messrs Shirras, Laing and Co Limited, Aberdeen, have just patented an automatic tea maker, with which a busy man who must needs be up betimes in these cold winter mornings can rise at the sound of the alarm antique clock, and ere he has dressed have a warm cup of tea automatically prepared for him, or have hot water ready for shaving or other purposes. The invention is simple in construction, consisting of an alarm clock, a copper kettle, a spirit stove, and a silver-mounted plate. Before retiring to rest the alarm can be set the tea and water placed in the kettle, and one can go to sleep confident that a “cup that cheers” waits to refresh him in the morning. When the alarm rings the winding handle at the back of the antique clock turns and loosens a lever which automatically fuses a match, thus lighting a spirit stove. In the course of about five minutes, the pint of water in the kettle above boils, and the bubbling of the liquid agitates a wire which loosens its hold, immediately putting out the lamp. The kettle also tips up and gently pours out the water into a cup placed on the tray beneath the spout, at the same time ringing a second gong to give notice that tea is ready. The invention is a very smart one, and as it is advertised at a popular price, will no doubt be introduced into many a home.
The trays dimensions are:-
Length...............................11 inches.
Width...........................7¼ inches.
Height..............................1¾ inches.
Weight............................408.4 grams.
Our Reference No. CSR26X02.
We have a reputation for high quality jewels, watches and specialize in diamond set antique jewellery, silver, antique and collectible pieces.
Please note that all my items are antiques/ Pre owned and may show some signs of use and age.
More detailed images are available on request. You are more than welcome to view the item at our Cheadle shop.
Paypal, Personal cheque, Bank Transfer and Cash on collection accepted as Payment
Priding ourselves on customer service returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt, sent Special delivery only.
Please view our Antiques Atlas page for more stunning items of antique silver, fine antique jewellery and high class watches.
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D.J. Massey And Son
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Cheshire
England, UK
SK8 1AA
Tel : 0161 4286953
Non UK callers : +44 161 4286953
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This is a Sterling Silver Oval Gallery Tray with a hand engraved foliate scroll work pattern to the base and a pierced gallery.
The tray is hallmarked Sheffield 1895, with makers mark for Walker & Hall.
The underside is engraved Shirras, Laing & Co. Purveyors To The Queen Aberdeen.
Seven years later this company was to Patent one of the first teasmaid machines:-
On 29th December 1902 an article about their invention was included in the local newspaper:
Automatic Tea Maker Patented by an Aberdeen Firm
With their characteristic enterprise, Messrs Shirras, Laing and Co Limited, Aberdeen, have just patented an automatic tea maker, with which a busy man who must needs be up betimes in these cold winter mornings can rise at the sound of the alarm antique clock, and ere he has dressed have a warm cup of tea automatically prepared for him, or have hot water ready for shaving or other purposes. The invention is simple in construction, consisting of an alarm clock, a copper kettle, a spirit stove, and a silver-mounted plate. Before retiring to rest the alarm can be set the tea and water placed in the kettle, and one can go to sleep confident that a “cup that cheers” waits to refresh him in the morning. When the alarm rings the winding handle at the back of the antique clock turns and loosens a lever which automatically fuses a match, thus lighting a spirit stove. In the course of about five minutes, the pint of water in the kettle above boils, and the bubbling of the liquid agitates a wire which loosens its hold, immediately putting out the lamp. The kettle also tips up and gently pours out the water into a cup placed on the tray beneath the spout, at the same time ringing a second gong to give notice that tea is ready. The invention is a very smart one, and as it is advertised at a popular price, will no doubt be introduced into many a home.
The trays dimensions are:-
Length...............................11 inches.
Width...........................7¼ inches.
Height..............................1¾ inches.
Weight............................408.4 grams.
Our Reference No. CSR26X02.
We have a reputation for high quality jewels, watches and specialize in diamond set antique jewellery, silver, antique and collectible pieces.
Please note that all my items are antiques/ Pre owned and may show some signs of use and age.
More detailed images are available on request. You are more than welcome to view the item at our Cheadle shop.
Paypal, Personal cheque, Bank Transfer and Cash on collection accepted as Payment
Priding ourselves on customer service returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt, sent Special delivery only.
Please view our Antiques Atlas page for more stunning items of antique silver, fine antique jewellery and high class watches.
All our prices include Insured Post within the UK.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 23/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Date 1895
Victorian Antiques Material Silver
Origin English
Item code as621a102 / CSR26X02
Status Sold
£375.00 
$476.70 
€440.36 
$
€
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View all stock from
D.J. Massey And Son
76 High StreetCheadle
Cheshire
England, UK
SK8 1AA
Tel : 0161 4286953
Non UK callers : +44 161 4286953
Get directions to D.J. Massey And Son
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