Art Deco Silver Plated Tray - Keith Murray for Mappin & Webb

A stylish and rarely encountered Art Deco silver-plated circular tray designed by the celebrated British designer Keith Murray for Mappin & Webb, dating to the 1930s. A wonderful example of understated British Art Deco design, the tray features a beautifully restrained circular form with a series of finely incised concentric lines decorating its broad, gently raised rim. The elegant simplicity, clean geometric lines and absence of unnecessary ornamentation are characteristic of Keith Murray's distinctive modernist approach to design. The tray bears the Mappin & Webb Prince's Plate trademark to the underside, together with the London & Sheffield manufacturer's mark and registered design number 772183. Keith Murray (1892–1981) originally trained as an architect before becoming one of Britain's most influential industrial designers of the Art Deco period. He is particularly celebrated for his work with Wedgwood and Mappin & Webb, producing designs that combined architectural precision with refined elegance. The tray has been professionally cleaned and re-silver-plated, presenting beautifully with a highly reflective finish that emphasises its elegant proportions and decorative simplicity. A handsome and versatile piece, equally suitable for serving drinks, displaying a cocktail shaker and glasses, or simply as a decorative centrepiece in a contemporary or period interior. A desirable example of British Art Deco design by one of the period's most respected designers. Decanter & glasses for display only.