Oblong shaped and slanting downwards, tray is decorated with applied bead trimmed designs encircling the edges. Each side of the rim is fashioned into curving heart crown shapes.
Center of base has an engraved dedication which describes the occasion of this gifted tray.
"A present from the members of the 'Machzekei Adas' Synagogue in Antwerp to the Gabai " (a beadle or sexton, who was person who assisted in the running of the synagogue services in some way). "This celebratory tray was given on the golden anniversary", (the 50th anniversary of his marriage). The names of Gabai and his wife are engraved and dated 1876-1926 on the 18th of Shevat at bottom. The latter date is when the tray was made and gifted to them.
30.4cm L., 20cm W., 6cm H.,
Overall Good condition, some stains at inner base, and some dents to sides.
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