Vintage LBSNAA Mussoorie Souvenir Presentation Tray, c. 1970s
Viridian Eclection
The Piece
A vintage souvenir presentation tray from the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, located in Mussoorie, India. The tray features the academy’s central emblem with bilingual Hindi and English text, surrounded by a decorative patterned border and an ornate raised rim.
The center reads “Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration” and “Mussoorie,” making this a distinctive institutional keepsake tied to one of India’s most recognized civil service training academies.
Design & Construction
This tray appears to be made from silver-plated or nickel-plated base metal, with a printed, stamped, or enamel-style central academy medallion. The rim is decorated with raised floral and scrollwork detailing, giving the piece a formal presentation-tray look.
The back shows extensive finish wear, dark oxidation, plating rub, and surface scratching. Because there are no visible sterling, purity, or assay marks in the photos, this should not be listed as sterling silver. It is best described as a plated souvenir tray.
History & Provenance
Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, commonly known as LBSNAA, is the training academy for Indian civil service officers in Mussoorie. The institution began as the National Academy of Administration in 1959 and received its current name in 1973.
This tray was likely produced as an academy souvenir, presentation piece, commemorative gift, or institutional memento. Pieces like this are especially appealing to collectors of Indian administrative history, government service memorabilia, Mussoorie travel souvenirs, and Indo-British institutional objects.
Condition
Good vintage condition with significant visible wear. The front retains its central LBSNAA graphic and decorative border, but the rim and surface show tarnish, oxidation, rubbing, scratches, and plating loss. The underside has heavier finish wear and discoloration. No major structural breaks are visible from the photos.
Product Details
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Information |
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Item |
LBSNAA Mussoorie Souvenir Presentation Tray |
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Institution |
Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration |
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Location |
Mussoorie, India |
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Date / Era |
Circa post-1973 based on academy name |
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Material |
Likely silver-plated or nickel-plated base metal |
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Finish |
Aged silver-tone finish with patina and plating wear |
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Shape |
Round shallow presentation tray / souvenir tray |
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Design |
Central LBSNAA emblem with decorative border and ornate raised rim |
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Text |
“Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration†and “Mussoorie†|
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Markings |
No visible maker’s mark or silver purity mark shown |
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Condition |
Good vintage condition with scratches, oxidation, tarnish, plating loss, and underside wear |
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Dimensions |
Please measure before final listing |
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Weight |
Please weigh before final listing |
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Best Use |
Office decor, institutional memorabilia, Indian civil service collectible, tray styling, shelf display |
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