Silver Plated Serving Tray 1900 - 1920

Name: Large Silver Plated Scalloped Serving Tray
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1239223
Price: 235 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectServing Trays
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian Style
MaterialSilver Plate, Base Metal
ColourSilver
MotifsScalloped border, Chased scrollwork, Twin scroll handles, Foliage engraving

This large silver plated serving tray dates from the 1920s and follows a Victorian style. The piece presents a bright silver colour with a reflective finish, crafted from silver plate over base metal. The oval body has a raised scalloped border, twin scroll handles attached at either end, and chased foliage scrollwork across the flat interior bed. The underside bears an impressed figural trademark for Barker Ellis. Light surface scratches are visible on the interior bed from previous use. Overall length from handle to handle measures 64 cm. In a modern home, this substantial tray suits placement on a dining room sideboard top or a living room side table for serving drinks or displaying decorative items. The weight and size make it practical for entertaining guests during dinner parties or family gatherings. The timeless metallic finish integrates easily into traditional and transitional interior schemes, adding a functional and decorative element to any surface.

FAQs

Silver plated serving trays became widely accessible during the nineteenth century following the development of commercial electroplating processes in Sheffield and Birmingham. These items allowed households to acquire the formal appearance of solid sterling silver serveware at a lower cost.

Electroplated trays typically feature a base metal core, such as copper, brass, or nickel silver (EPNS), covered by a thin layer of pure silver applied through electrolysis. Outer details like handles and borders are often cast separately and soldered into place.

Authentic silver plated items carry specific makers marks or stamps, such as EPNS (Electroplated Nickel Silver) or manufacturer trademarks on the base. Wear patterns often reveal the underlying base metal along high points, which is a characteristic feature of plated items.

A large silver tray can be placed on a sideboard, ottoman, or coffee table to group smaller items like decanters, glassware, or candles. The reflective metal surface adds balance and structure to modern soft furnishings or dark timber surfaces.

Silver plated items should be cleaned gently using a non-abrasive silver foam or polish applied with a soft cotton cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals or dishwasher use, as these can strip the thin layer of silver plating and damage delicate surface chasing.

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