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Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Serving Tray with Pierced Border – Circa 1905
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Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Serving Tray with Pierced Border – Circa 1905

1900 - 1920
Description

A Lovely Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Serving Tray featuring a refined rectangular form with softly shaped corners and flared ends. The surface presents as a clean, bright plane, framed by an ornate border that gives definition without feeling heavy. A repeating pierced and engraved feather-and-leaf style pattern runs around the perimeter, finished with a neat beaded edge – circa 1905.

* An elegant way to introduce period character without overwhelming a modern interior.

Measurements:

Length: 22" (approx. 56cm)

Width: 7 1/2" (approx. 19cm)

Total weight: 1390g

In good condition – The silver plate shows only light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Plated Tray to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09568952
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Maker's stamp with LD abbreviation: company registration style standard from the late Victorian era.
Pierced repeating leaf gallery: mechanical stamping technique perfected at the turn of the century.
Applied cast acanthus handle mounts: popular neoclassical design element of early twentieth-century tableware.
Fine surface scratching across the flat bed: gentle wear from a century of handling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1224136
Dealers Internal Reference
KD53350
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Description
A Lovely Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Serving Tray featuring a refined rectangular form with softly shaped corners and flared ends.
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The surface presents as a clean, bright plane, framed by an ornate border that gives definition without feeling heavy.
Kingsdown Antiques

A repeating pierced and engraved feather-and-leaf style pattern runs around the perimeter, finished with a neat beaded edge – circa 1905.

fig 1. An elongated rectangular silver-plated serving tray featuring a pierced wavy border and leaf-motif end handles.
fig 1. Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Serving Tray with Pierced Border – Circa 1905

An elegant way to introduce period character without overwhelming a modern interior.

Measurements:

Length: 22" (approx. 56cm)

Width: 7 1/2" (approx. 19cm)

Total weight: 1390g

In good condition – The silver plate shows only light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Plated Tray to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09568952
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Maker's stamp with LD abbreviation: company registration style standard from the late Victorian era.
Pierced repeating leaf gallery: mechanical stamping technique perfected at the turn of the century.
Applied cast acanthus handle mounts: popular neoclassical design element of early twentieth-century tableware.
Fine surface scratching across the flat bed: gentle wear from a century of handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1224136
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53350
Kingsdown Antiques
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Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Serving Tray with Pierced Border – Circa 1905

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An elongated rectangular silver-plated serving tray featuring a pierced wavy border and leaf-motif end handles.
Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Serving Tray With Pierced Border – circa 1905
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTrays & Platters
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Nickel Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced border, Acanthus leaf handles, Beaded rim
  • SizeW 56 cm (22 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

This Edwardian silver-plated serving tray takes a refined rectangular form measuring 56 cm wide by 19 cm deep, with softly shaped corners and flared ends. The piece exhibits a polished silver colour throughout its clean, bright plane surface and detailed ornamentation. A repeating pierced wavy pattern and engraved feather-and-leaf style border run around the entire perimeter, bordered by a neat beaded edge. Acanthus leaf handles adorn the two ends of the tray, adding sculptural definition against the smooth central base. Light surface wear consistent with age appears across the silver plate in good condition. In a modern interior, the tray sits comfortably on a sideboard top to serve drinks or hold decorative objects in an English Country House setting. The elongated shape allows for practical everyday use while introducing period character to a dining room or living space. The construction utilizes silver plate over nickel silver, combining durability with traditional craftsmanship from around 1905.

FAQs

Edwardian silver-plated items, produced between 1901 and 1910, typically feature lighter and more delicate ornamentation than earlier Victorian pieces. Common design elements include pierced fretwork, beaded rims, and subtle classical motifs such as acanthus leaves and floral scrolls.

These pieces were typically crafted using electroplating, a process where a thin layer of pure silver is electrochemically deposited onto a base metal alloy, such as nickel silver (EPNS). Pierced borders were achieved through precision machine punching or hand-fretwork prior to the plating process.

Authentic Edwardian trays often carry maker stamps alongside hallmarks such as EPNS or EPBM. Period-appropriate decorative details, light wear showing base metal at high points, and construction signs consistent with early 20th-century metalworking techniques confirm age.

An elongated silver tray functions effectively on a sideboard, coffee table, or dressing table as a catch-all for small accessories. It can hold glassware, display perfume bottles, or serve as a base for decorative objects and candles.

Silver plate should be cleaned using a soft cloth and a specialised, non-abrasive silver polish to prevent removing the thin layer of silver. Wash in warm soapy water, rinse thoroughly, and dry immediately with a soft cloth to prevent water spots and tarnish.
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