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Modernist Italian Silver Plated Tray - Bamboo Handles C.1960
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Modernist Italian Silver Plated Tray - Bamboo Handles C.1960

1940 - 1960
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A stunning and highly desirable piece of modernist silver plate, a very stylish cocktail tray in a clean modern design with two full width handles created from cast "bamboo" handles.

It is stamped "Alpaca" which refers to the nickel silver / alloy base metal which is then covered in polished silver.

The tray beautifully captures the intersection of European Mid-Century Modernism and the Hollywood Regency / Glamour movements of the 1950's and 1960's, this example is almost certainly Italian. In the 50's and 60's, faux bamboo cast in metal became the ultimate luxury accent. This exact ethos was championed by legendary 60's and 70's tastemakers like Gabriella Crespi, Gucci, and Christian Dior, who heavily popularized faux-bamboo metallic home goods.

The tray has been polished and remains in excellent vintage condition with fine micro polishing scratches to the mirror surface commensurate with age and use.

The perfect cocktail tray for the most stylish of homes measuring 17" x 11" x 1".

Item: 44370

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Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
43.2cm (17.01")
Depth
27.9cm (10.98")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Italian Silver Plated Tray to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234962
Dealers Internal Reference
44370
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Description
A stunning and highly desirable piece of modernist silver plate, a very stylish cocktail tray in a clean modern design with two full width handles created from cast "bamboo" handles.
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It is stamped "Alpaca" which refers to the nickel silver / alloy base metal which is then covered in polished silver.
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fig 1. A rectangular polished silver-plated tray featuring cast bamboo-style handles along two opposite ends.
fig 1. Modernist Italian Silver Plated Tray - Bamboo Handles C.1960

The tray beautifully captures the intersection of European Mid-Century Modernism and the Hollywood Regency / Glamour movements of the 1950's and 1960's, this example is almost certainly Italian. In the 50's and 60's, faux bamboo cast in metal became the ultimate luxury accent. This exact ethos was championed by legendary 60's and 70's tastemakers like Gabriella Crespi, Gucci, and Christian Dior, who heavily popularized faux-bamboo metallic home goods.

fig 2. A rectangular polished silver-plated tray featuring cast bamboo-style handles along two opposite ends.
fig 2. Modernist Italian Silver Plated Tray - Bamboo Handles C.1960

The tray has been polished and remains in excellent vintage condition with fine micro polishing scratches to the mirror surface commensurate with age and use.

The perfect cocktail tray for the most stylish of homes measuring 17" x 11" x 1".

Item: 44370

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
43.2cm (17.01")
Depth
27.9cm (10.98")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Italian Silver Plated Tray to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234962
Dealers Internal Ref
44370
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Archive I A rectangular polished silver-plated tray featuring cast bamboo-style handles along two opposite ends.

Modernist Italian Silver Plated Tray - Bamboo Handles C.1960

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A rectangular polished silver-plated tray featuring cast bamboo-style handles along two opposite ends.
Modernist Italian Silver Plated Tray - Bamboo Handles c.1960
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A rectangular polished silver-plated tray featuring cast bamboo-style handles along two opposite ends.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrays
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialSilver Plate
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBamboo handles, Polished rectangular surface, Raised rim
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 43.2 cm (17 in) x D 27.9 cm (11 in)

FAQs

Mid-century Italian silver-plated design is characterised by a balance of sleek modernist form, architectural lines, and subtle botanical or naturalistic motifs such as bamboo. Designers of this era combined traditional electroplating techniques with bold geometric shapes to create functional barware and tabletop accessories.

During the 1960s, silver-plated trays were typically crafted from a base metal core, such as brass or nickel silver, which was formed into shape and electroplated with a fine layer of pure silver. Decorative handles or rims were cast separately and soldered onto the main body prior to plating and final polishing.

Authentic pieces often feature maker marks, country of origin stamps such as Italy or Made in Italy, or silver purity hallmarks etched near the rim or on the underside. Additionally, vintage pieces display consistent weight, refined casting details on handles, and natural surface wear consistent with age.

A modernist silver tray functions as an organising surface on a sideboard, coffee table, or drinks trolley to group crystal glassware, decanters, or candles. Reflective metallic surfaces introduce light and texture, complementing both minimalist contemporary spaces and eclectic period interiors.

Clean silver-plated items using a soft cloth and a specialised silver polish formulated to remove oxidisation without stripping the thin silver coating. Avoid abrasive scrubbers, harsh chemicals, or dishwashers, and store pieces in low-humidity environments to prevent premature tarnishing.
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