Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Repoussé Card Tray by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1910

A highly decorative antique Edwardian sterling silver card tray by Henry Matthews, hallmarked in Birmingham in 1910.

This elegant English silver tray is richly worked in repoussé with scrolling foliage, floral decoration and a shaped central cartouche. The scalloped rim and raised ornamental surface give the piece strong Art Nouveau and Edwardian character, making it well suited for display as a card tray, trinket tray, vanity tray or decorative cabinet piece.

The tray is fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1910 and bears the maker’s mark of Henry Matthews, a Birmingham silversmith known for finely detailed small silver wares.

Details

Maker: Henry Matthews
Origin: Birmingham, England
Date: 1910
Period: Edwardian
Material: Sterling silver .925
Hallmarks: Fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1910
Dimensions: Approximately 24 × 18.5 cm
Weight: 159.2 grams
Design: Repoussé floral and scrollwork decoration with central cartouche and scalloped edge
Use: Card tray, trinket tray, vanity tray, decorative silver display piece or collector’s item
Condition: Good antique condition with several small cracks around the rim

Condition

Good antique condition with surface wear consistent with age and use. Several small cracks are present around the rim, as shown in the photographs. The tray remains visually attractive and structurally presentable, but the condition should be considered when purchasing. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

Historical and Collector Context

Henry Matthews was a Birmingham silversmith active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, producing a wide range of silver objects including dressing table wares, boxes, frames, scent bottles, tea service pieces and trays. His work is often associated with finely detailed decorative silver suitable for both practical use and display.

This 1910 tray reflects the Edwardian taste for ornate repoussé silver, with its floral scrollwork, shaped edge and decorative central cartouche. Although the rim shows age-related cracking, the piece remains an attractive example of early 20th-century Birmingham sterling silver and would suit collectors of British silver, Henry Matthews pieces, Edwardian table silver or decorative Art Nouveau-style silverware.

All items are vintage or antique and may show light signs of age. Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description. Feel free to message with any questions prior to purchase.