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I think this problem is a bit 'difficult to solve.
I found this little tray (190 grams)hand worked , which seems to me quite old.
Carries three hallmark as you can see in the photos. Both the Maltese cross and the letter M have been used widely throughout Europe and therefore it is difficult to identify with certainty.
The last mark I do not know what it is.
Does someone can hazard a guess?
Regards
Amena

Hi all,
the question seems almost solved.
I had a feeling that this little tray could have something to do with Malta.
After some research I was able to contact Alaine Apap Bologna, a specialist, among other, in Maltese silver.
She kindly gave me this answer

I see, from bottom:
Alexander Ball's 'fist' assaymark: 1800-1810
'M' for Maltese standard mint mark, of the same period ( I.e. 835/1000 alloy, ca.)
Maltese Cross in octagonal punch, for Saverio Cannataci. He was registered as silversmith in 1806. His maker's mark is SA/CA in plain shield.
Now here is a problem I haven't as yet solved: He became Consul for silversmiths in 1848. This punch should be his Consul's mark, so something doesn't tally. This isn't the first time I have encountered this set of marks… I hope to find out, sometime soon, about this.

On the opinion of Alaine Apap Bologna it’s probably a platter, which accompanied a set of altar cruets.

Ragards
Amena

Hi Amena,

Thanks for taking the time to update this post, it's much appreciated.

Please be sure to let us know of any further information that comes to light.

Regards, Trev.