Arts & Crafts Copper Tray with Brass Handles by Sankey

Impressive solid copper dual handled tray made by Joseph Sankey and Sons (JS & S) in Bilston, England, in the late 1800s-early 1900s. During this period Sankey produced wonderful examples of the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau styles, inspired by nature and new production processes that the factory devised. The one on offer is one such example of a typical Arts and crafts design, simply stunning with beautiful decorations, patina and characterful wear marks after over 100 years of use. Stamped on underside 'Made in England, J.S & S Solid Copper'. Antique copper and brass item with age related tarnish, unpolished, please look closely at all the photos as they form part of the item description. Happy to answer any questions and provide additional photos if required. About Joseph Sankey and Sons "J.S&S (or J.S.&S.B) metalware includes jugs (pitchers), tankards (ewers), crumb trays and brushes, crumb scoops, trays, salvers (chargers or plates), footed and handled trays of many varieties, tea caddies, chambersticks (candle holders), jardinieres (planters), watering cans, trivets, and ashtrays. JS&S pieces are English and appear to have been produced mainly in the early 1900's. J.S&S and J.S.&S.B registered design documents show the company name as Joseph Sankey and Sons, Limited with an address of Albert Street Works, Bilston, Staffordshire. The company was generally described as "Manufacturers" although an 1896 registration described it as tin plate workers and japanners." Thank you for looking.