Vintage Spanish Silver Trinket Tray – Signed PlaDur Plata de Ley
Description: A beautifully detailed vintage Spanish solid silver trinket tray, featuring fine repousse decoration with birds, scrolling foliage, and a central cartouche. The piece is signed and hallmarked with the Spanish pentagram mark (after 1934) for .915 silver fineness, along with a maker’s mark of a vase within a hexagon and the PlaDur Plata de Ley stamp. The tray is also signed by the artist, adding to its appeal and collectability.
Brief Maker History: PlaDur (Plata Dura) was a Spanish silversmith brand active during the mid-20th century, known for its decorative silverware crafted in high-grade Spanish silver (.915 fineness). Their work often featured hand-embossed detail and distinctive maker’s marks including the vase-in-hexagon symbol. Pieces bearing their marks are regarded as excellent examples of post-war Spanish craftsmanship.
Key Details:
Origin: Spain
Date: Post-1934 (based on pentagram hallmark)
Material: Solid silver (.915 fineness)
Maker’s marks: Vase in hexagon, PlaDur Plata de Ley
Dimensions: 84mm x 120mm
Weight: 31.57g
Design: Embossed birds and foliage with central cartouche
Type: Trinket tray
Condition:
In excellent vintage condition.
Crisp detailing throughout and a bright polished finish.
No dents, splits, or repairs.
Summary: A charming and finely made vintage Spanish silver trinket tray, showcasing intricate repoussé decoration and attractive hallmarks. Ideal as a dressing-table accessory, a small serving piece, or a thoughtful gift for a collector of continental silver.
Shipping: As usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available through the eBay Global Shipping Programme (GSP).
