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Antique Large Edwardian Silver Plated Oval Gallery Cocktail / Decanter Tray with Handles
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Antique Large Edwardian Silver Plated Oval Gallery Cocktail / Decanter Tray with Handles

1900 - 1920
Description

A large and elegant antique Edwardian silver plated oval gallery tray of excellent scale, ideal as a stylish cocktail or decanter tray.

The tray features a beautifully pierced gallery with geometric lattice decoration and a finely detailed rope twist border surrounding the mirrored base. The elegant openwork sides incorporate shaped carrying handles at each end which add both practicality and decorative appeal.

The tray stands on four classic ball feet which raise the piece slightly from the surface and enhance its graceful proportions. The mirrored base reflects light beautifully making it perfect for displaying decanters, glasses or barware.

Pieces of this size and quality were traditionally used as decanter or cocktail trays and remain highly desirable today for entertaining and interior styling. The generous proportions and elegant design make this a particularly useful piece for a drinks cabinet, bar, dining table or sideboard display.

A very versatile decorative tray that combines practicality with classic Edwardian design.

The tray is stamped to the underside “LB & NS – Made in England,” indicating manufacture by an English silver plate maker in the early 20th century

Condition Report:

Very good antique condition with light age related wear to the silver plating consistent with age and use.

Dimensions:

Height: 11 cm (4.33 inches)

Width: 52 cm (20.47 inches)

Depth: 33 cm (12.99 inches)

Date: 1900

Origin: English

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Gallery Tray to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201125
Dealers Internal Reference
3024
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Description
A large and elegant antique Edwardian silver plated oval gallery tray of excellent scale, ideal as a stylish cocktail or decanter tray.
The tray features a beautifully pierced gallery with geometric lattice decoration and a finely detailed rope twist border surrounding the mirrored base.
London City Antiques

The elegant openwork sides incorporate shaped carrying handles at each end which add both practicality and decorative appeal.

fig 1. An Edwardian silver-plated oval gallery tray featuring pierced fretted sides, integrated side handles, and small rounded feet.
fig 1. Antique Large Edwardian Silver Plated Oval Gallery Cocktail / Decanter Tray with Handles

The tray stands on four classic ball feet which raise the piece slightly from the surface and enhance its graceful proportions. The mirrored base reflects light beautifully making it perfect for displaying decanters, glasses or barware.

fig 2. An Edwardian silver-plated oval gallery tray featuring pierced fretted sides, integrated side handles, and small rounded feet.
fig 2. Antique Large Edwardian Silver Plated Oval Gallery Cocktail / Decanter Tray with Handles

Pieces of this size and quality were traditionally used as decanter or cocktail trays and remain highly desirable today for entertaining and interior styling. The generous proportions and elegant design make this a particularly useful piece for a drinks cabinet, bar, dining table or sideboard display.

fig 3. An Edwardian silver-plated oval gallery tray featuring pierced fretted sides, integrated side handles, and small rounded feet.
fig 3. Antique Large Edwardian Silver Plated Oval Gallery Cocktail / Decanter Tray with Handles

A very versatile decorative tray that combines practicality with classic Edwardian design.

The tray is stamped to the underside “LB & NS – Made in England,” indicating manufacture by an English silver plate maker in the early 20th century

fig 4. An Edwardian silver-plated oval gallery tray featuring pierced fretted sides, integrated side handles, and small rounded feet.
fig 4. Antique Large Edwardian Silver Plated Oval Gallery Cocktail / Decanter Tray with Handles

Condition Report:

Very good antique condition with light age related wear to the silver plating consistent with age and use.

Dimensions:

Height: 11 cm (4.33 inches)

Width: 52 cm (20.47 inches)

Depth: 33 cm (12.99 inches)

Date: 1900

Origin: English

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Gallery Tray to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1201125
Dealers Internal Ref
3024
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An Edwardian silver-plated oval gallery tray featuring pierced fretted sides, integrated side handles, and small rounded feet.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Edwardian gallery trays, produced between 1901 and 1910, feature raised fretwork or pierced borders designed to hold decanters and glassware securely. They frequently combine neoclassical decorative elements with lightweight silver-plated construction.

These trays typically feature an electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) base metal covered in a layer of fine silver, often featuring hand-pierced or machine-stamped galleries and silver-soldered handles for structural strength.

Authentic pieces generally display manufacturer stamps such as EPNS or maker marks on the underside, alongside characteristic pierced fretwork, raised handles, and small bun or cast feet.

A gallery tray functions well as a focal piece on a sideboard, coffee table, or bar cart to group crystal decanters, barware, or decorative objects together.

Clean gently with a soft cloth using specialized silver polish, avoiding abrasive cleaners that could strip the outer plating. Ensure liquid does not collect inside the pierced gallery details to prevent tarnishing.
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