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Nice Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray with Intricate Embossed Scrolls – Circa 1930
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Nice Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray with Intricate Embossed Scrolls – Circa 1930

1920 - 1940
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A Nice Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray featuring an exquisitely embossed surface of scrolling foliage, shells and lattice work, framed by a pierced gallery rim. The central plain cartouche provides space for possible monogramming or inscription. Its size and detailed craftsmanship make it a versatile item - ideal for presentation, serving tea or cocktails, or as a decorative accent on a sideboard or dressing table – circa 1930.

Measurements:

Height: 9" (approx. 23cm)

Width: 13" (approx. 33cm)

Total weight: 730g

In good condition – The embossed detail remains crisp, the gallery rim intact, and the surface retains attractive sheen with minor wear in keeping with use. No major dents or structural damage visible.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Gallery Tray to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184741
Dealers Internal Reference
P51959
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A Nice Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray featuring an exquisitely embossed surface of scrolling foliage, shells and lattice work, framed by a pierced gallery rim. The central plain cartouche provides space for possible monogramming or inscription.
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Its size and detailed craftsmanship make it a versatile item - ideal for presentation, serving tea or cocktails, or as a decorative accent on a sideboard or dressing table – circa 1930.
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fig 1. An oval silver-plated serving tray featuring a pierced gallery rim and an engraved surface with scroll motifs around a plain central cartouche.
fig 1. Nice Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray with Intricate Embossed Scrolls – Circa 1930

Measurements:

Height: 9" (approx. 23cm)

Width: 13" (approx. 33cm)

Total weight: 730g

In good condition – The embossed detail remains crisp, the gallery rim intact, and the surface retains attractive sheen with minor wear in keeping with use. No major dents or structural damage visible.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Gallery Tray to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184741
Dealers Internal Ref
P51959
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Archive I An oval silver-plated serving tray featuring a pierced gallery rim and an engraved surface with scroll motifs around a plain central cartouche.

Nice Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray with Intricate Embossed Scrolls – Circa 1930

Archive II An oval silver-plated serving tray featuring a pierced gallery rim and an engraved surface with scroll motifs around a plain central cartouche. View II
Archive III An oval silver-plated serving tray featuring a pierced gallery rim and an engraved surface with scroll motifs around a plain central cartouche. View III
Archive IV An oval silver-plated serving tray featuring a pierced gallery rim and an engraved surface with scroll motifs around a plain central cartouche. View IV
Archive V An oval silver-plated serving tray featuring a pierced gallery rim and an engraved surface with scroll motifs around a plain central cartouche. View V
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An oval silver-plated serving tray featuring a pierced gallery rim and an engraved surface with scroll motifs around a plain central cartouche.
Nice Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray with Intricate Embossed Scrolls – circa 1930
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An oval silver-plated serving tray featuring a pierced gallery rim and an engraved surface with scroll motifs around a plain central cartouche.
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  • ObjectTrays
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleInterwar Period
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced gallery rim, Scroll engraving, Foliate patterns, Central cartouche
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 33 cm (13 in)

This silver-plated metal serving tray from the interwar period displays a bright silver colour and an oval shape. The surface holds an embossed and engraved design of scrolling foliage, shells, and lattice work, enclosed by a pierced gallery rim and centering on a plain cartouche. Minor wear aligns with age while the embossed detail stays crisp and the gallery rim remains intact. The piece measures 33 cm wide and 23 cm high. In a contemporary home, this item serves as a practical tray for presenting tea or cocktails, or functions as a decorative display accent on a sideboard top or dressing table within an English country house setting.

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Silver-plated trays became widely produced in the mid-19th century following the commercial development of electroplating, which allowed silver to be applied over base metals like copper or nickel. Throughout the early 20th century, these trays served as functional tableware for tea services, dining, and formal entertaining.

These trays typically feature a base metal core, such as nickel silver, brass, or Britannia metal, coated with a thin layer of pure silver via electroplating. Decorative elements are often applied through chasing, engraving, or casting along the rims and borders.

Authentic pieces from this period often bear makers marks or stamps indicating EPNS (Electroplated Nickel Silver) alongside stylized registration numbers. Design features like geometric pierced borders combined with traditional engraved scroll motifs are characteristic of the interwar era.

A silver-plated tray can be positioned on a sideboard, coffee table, or ottoman to group decorative objects, such as crystal decanters, candles, or small vase arrangements. It serves to anchor small vignettes while reflecting light across polished surfaces.

Regular dusting with a soft microfiber cloth prevents tarnish build-up, while specialized non-abrasive silver polishes should be used sparingly to clean oxidisation without wearing away the silver layer. Washing in warm soapy water and drying immediately helps prevent water spots and damage.
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