Wow you polished them up real good !
I definitely think contacting Hotel Ritz's in Paris might be a smart move, it’s probably worth a lot to them then a random person considering its historical value and nice condition !
Make sure to keep us posted on what happens with this piece and they tray of course. My bosses wife is from Austria I will ask her if she knows anything about the tray.
RE: I Almost Donated A ~22 OUNCE Sterling Silver Antique From Austria/Late 1800's I Salvaged From The Curbs