By Omar Ramsden, an Arts and Crafts silver presentation two-handled tray,

By Omar Ramsden, an Arts and Crafts silver presentation two-handled tray,
London 1929, also engraved 'Omar Ramsden Me Fecit',
oval form, spot-hammered decoration, raised gallery with a castellated border, the centre with a Tudor rose, crest and motto, and inscribed 'Wrought for S. Lister James, by the desire of his friends and colleagues of the Geological Staff Anglo-Persian Oil Co. Ltd. 1914-1929, and presented to him in token of their affectionate regard on the occasion of his retirement from the post of Chief Geologist', length handle to handle 68.5cm, approx. weight 182oz.

Provenance: The Wood Hall Collection of Omar Ramsden.