Victorian Silver Serving Tray 19th Century

Name: Fabulous Scottish Serving Tray – Circa 1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1110244
Price: 495 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectServing Trays
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialSilver Plate
ColourSilver
MotifsFoliate chasing, Cast scroll handles, Rococo shell border, Engraved central cartouche
SizeH 35.5 cm (14 in) x W 57 cm (22 in)

This Victorian silver-plated serving tray dates from circa 1880 and originates from Scotland, bearing the maker's mark for Edward & Son's, Glasgow. The piece exhibits an oval form finished in a polished silver colour, complete with twin cast scroll handles and a Rococo shell border featuring embossed shell and flower motifs. The surface displays intricate hand-engraved floral design and foliate chasing, alongside a central engraved blank cartouche suitable for presentation inscriptions. The tray measures 35.5 cm high by 57 cm wide overall. In a contemporary home, this serving tray functions practically on a sideboard top for displaying glassware or decanters, or for serving drinks and canapés during formal dining and entertaining. The sturdy handles facilitate comfortable lifting and carrying between rooms, while the raised embossed border secures items placed upon the surface. The heavy-gauge silver plate construction ensures durability for daily use as well as decorative display within an English Country House interior scheme.

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During the late nineteenth century, silver serving trays and salvers became essential domestic items in grand houses, used for presenting calling cards, tea, and drinks. Manufacturers produced elaborate Rococo-revival styles featuring hand-engraved surfaces and heavy cast borders.

These trays were typically constructed from sterling silver or electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) over a base metal alloy. Cast elements such as handles and rims were frequently soldered onto heavy gauge sheet metal prior to engraving.

Authentic pieces feature hallmarking for solid silver or manufacturer electroplate makers marks on the underside. Crispness in the hand-chased foliage, heavy construction weight, and original silver solder points also indicate period authenticity.

An antique silver tray can be positioned on a sideboard top, coffee table, or bar cart to organise decanters, glassware, or candles. Its reflective surface adds texture and warmth to contemporary living spaces.

Clean silver trays using a specialized non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cotton cloth, avoiding harsh scrubbing on delicate engraving. Regular light dusting and storage in dry conditions help prevent rapid oxidisation and tarnish.

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Fabulous Scottish Serving Tray – Circa 1880

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