#8206 • Lawrence B. Smith Co. EPNS Superfine Silver-Plated Two-Handled Serving Tray, Pattern 6564, Boston, Massachusetts, Circa Early-Mid 20th Century, 27" x 15"

Part of $2.8 Million McLean Mansion Luxury Downsizing Auction (timed auction by Prime Auction Solutions)

Status: Sold

A handsome and generously scaled silver-plated two-handled serving tray by the Lawrence B. Smith Company of Boston, Massachusetts, active from approximately 1887 through the mid-20th century and recognized as one of America's quality electroplate manufacturers. The base is stamped EPNS / L.B.S.CO / 6564 / SUPERFINE, with an accompanying crown and quality mark. The EPNS designation confirms electroplated nickel silver construction, and the SUPERFINE grade indicates the company's higher-tier plating specification, associated with a heavier silver deposit and longer service life than standard production. The tray is of classic rectangular form with gently rounded corners and a raised molded border that frames the broad, polished serving surface. Two substantial scroll handles rise from the short ends, their profiles articulated with foliate and acanthus detail that adds visual weight and ease of grip for service. The overall aesthetic is restrained and elegant, consistent with the formal dining service traditions of the early 20th century, and the tray is sized generously enough at 27 x 15 inches to serve as a butler's tray, tea service bearer, or formal dining centerpiece. Electroplated nickel silver. Stamped EPNS / L.B.S.CO / SUPERFINE / 6564. Maker: Lawrence B. Smith Co., Boston, MA. Not sterling. Circa early-mid 20th century. Dimensions: 27"W x 15"D.