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Antique Presentation Serving Tray, English, Silver Plated, Afternoon Tea, C.1895
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Antique Presentation Serving Tray, English, Silver Plated, Afternoon Tea, C.1895

19th century
Description

This is an antique presentation serving tray. An English, silver plated afternoon tea platter, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1895.

Prize-winning celebration tray with fascinating detail

Displays a desirable aged patina, with light tarnishing from decades of gentle polishing

Bright, reflective silver plate beams with crisp tonality

Attractive shaped handles adorned with scrolled leaf decoration

Engraved upon a diamond lozenge to centre, with pattern border to tray edge

Engraving reads '1st Prize, San Stefano Regatta, 5th September, 1897 - Gwyneth

Further personally engraved to a Stephen Nowill

Maker's marks to rear bear the Nowill name and D* trademark for John Nowill of Sheffield

This is a striking and fascinating antique serving tray, with appealing finish and personalised interest. Delivered polished and ready for afternoon tea.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 72cm (28.25'')

Max Depth: 46.5cm (18.25'')

Max Height: 5.5cm (2.25'')

Internal Width: 51.5cm (20.25'')

Internal Depth: 39.5cm (15.5'')

Internal Height: 2.5cm (1'')

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Our Ref: 18.8178

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
46.5cm (18.31")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Plated Tray to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA877423
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8178
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Description
This is an antique presentation serving tray. An English, silver plated afternoon tea platter, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1895.

Prize-winning celebration tray with fascinating detail

Displays a desirable aged patina, with light tarnishing from decades of gentle polishing

fig 1. An octagonal late Victorian silver-plated presentation tray with elaborate floral engraving, cast handles, and a central engraved inscription cartouche.
fig 1. Antique Presentation Serving Tray, English, Silver Plated, Afternoon Tea, C.1895

Bright, reflective silver plate beams with crisp tonality

Attractive shaped handles adorned with scrolled leaf decoration

Engraved upon a diamond lozenge to centre, with pattern border to tray edge

Engraving reads '1st Prize, San Stefano Regatta, 5th September, 1897 - Gwyneth

fig 2. An octagonal late Victorian silver-plated presentation tray with elaborate floral engraving, cast handles, and a central engraved inscription cartouche.
fig 2. Antique Presentation Serving Tray, English, Silver Plated, Afternoon Tea, C.1895

Further personally engraved to a Stephen Nowill

Maker's marks to rear bear the Nowill name and D* trademark for John Nowill of Sheffield

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This is a striking and fascinating antique serving tray, with appealing finish and personalised interest.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered polished and ready for afternoon tea.

fig 3. An octagonal late Victorian silver-plated presentation tray with elaborate floral engraving, cast handles, and a central engraved inscription cartouche.
fig 3. Antique Presentation Serving Tray, English, Silver Plated, Afternoon Tea, C.1895

Dimensions:

Max Width: 72cm (28.25'')

Max Depth: 46.5cm (18.25'')

Max Height: 5.5cm (2.25'')

Internal Width: 51.5cm (20.25'')

Internal Depth: 39.5cm (15.5'')

Internal Height: 2.5cm (1'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 4. An octagonal late Victorian silver-plated presentation tray with elaborate floral engraving, cast handles, and a central engraved inscription cartouche.
fig 4. Antique Presentation Serving Tray, English, Silver Plated, Afternoon Tea, C.1895

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.8178

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
46.5cm (18.31")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Plated Tray to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA877423
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8178
London Fine Antiques
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An octagonal late Victorian silver-plated presentation tray with elaborate floral engraving, cast handles, and a central engraved inscription cartouche.
Antique Presentation Serving Tray, English, Silver Plated, Afternoon Tea, C.1895
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FAQs

Victorian silver-plated presentation trays, particularly from the late 19th century, often feature elaborate surface engraving, chased border patterns, and cast handles. They were frequently commissioned as commemorative gifts or sporting prizes, featuring custom inscriptions within a central cartouche.

These trays typically consist of a base metal alloy, such as nickel silver or copper, coated with a thin layer of pure silver using electroplating techniques developed in the mid-19th century. Handles and feet were often cast separately and soldered onto the body.

Authentic pieces usually bear maker marks or acronyms such as EPNS (Electroplated Nickel Silver) or EPBM (Electroplated Britannia Metal) stamped on the underside. Additionally, period-appropriate hand-engraving and signs of gentle wear where the base metal shows through indicate genuine historical age.

An antique silver tray functions exceptionally well as a decorative base for a home bar setup, arranging glassware and decanters on a sideboard. It can also be placed on a coffee table or ottoman to anchor smaller decorative accents and books.

Clean silver plate using a soft, non-abrasive cloth and specialist silver polish formulated for plated metal. Avoid harsh chemicals or dip cleaners that can strip the thin silver layer, and always dry the piece thoroughly to prevent tarnishing and water spotting.
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