{"product_id":"victorian-aesthetic-movement-silverplate-tray","title":"Victorian Aesthetic Movement Silverplate Tray","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuring the Victorian era, the Aesthetic Movement celebrated artistic pursuits and aesthetic beauty, rising above the social and political themes that characterized art and literature at the time. It was a\u003cspan\u003e style that openly borrowed and combined a wide variety of design elements across eras and cultures in the name of beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Victorian Silverplate Tray with its rendered bamboo trim and carry handles is a gorgeous example of the Aesthetic Movement. Found at auction in England, its graceful lines and mix of organic, natural and Oriental-inspired imagery, was produced by the fine silvermakers at Lee \u0026amp; Wigfull. Based at John Street Works in Sheffield, the firm first incorporated in 1871, later expanding operations and sales to Australia. Resplendent with all the most desired hallmarks of the Aesthetic Movement, this stunning tray is sure to bring its singular aesthetic to your collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good antique condition. Measures 22.375\"W with handles x 13.25\"D x 1\"H. Tray surface measures 17\"W x 12\"D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLearn More About the Aesthetic Movement\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mid-19th century Aesthetic Movement was just that - a movement away from the fussy and conservative traditions of High Victorian sensibility and towards a desire to create \"art for art's sake\". This desire extended beyond fine art to also include architecture, fashion, furniture, interior design and decorative arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Aesthetic Movement was relatively brief, lasting only 25 - 30 years, but acted as a transitional bridge to the Arts \u0026amp; Crafts movement and eventually 20th century modern art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"P.O.S.H.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43256033804401,"sku":"564379","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0165\/2136\/files\/VictorianAestheticMovementSilverplateTray-1_145ab491-dbba-4df3-861e-da89e1b7cb80.jpg?v=1779916940","url":"https:\/\/poshchicago.com\/products\/victorian-aesthetic-movement-silverplate-tray","provider":"P.O.S.H.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}