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Pair of Antique Silver Plated Knife Trays C1880
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Pair of Antique Silver Plated Knife Trays C1880

19th century
Sold 3 April 2026 · Honey Tilley Antiques
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These are a handsome pair of antique silver plated knife trays. The long rectangular shaped dishes are gadroon mounted, simple in design and with an engraved crest of a bird with a branch in its beak. Great shape for bread or fruit. c.1880 British made with a makers mark stamped underneath. These have been resilvered.

Length: 43 cm (17")

Width: 20 cm (8") at widest point

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Honey Tilley Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Plated Knife Trays to the 1880s.

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SA974888
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A23680
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Description
These are a handsome pair of antique silver plated knife trays.
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The long rectangular shaped dishes are gadroon mounted, simple in design and with an engraved crest of a bird with a branch in its beak.
Honey Tilley Antiques

Great shape for bread or fruit. c.1880 British made with a makers mark stamped underneath. These have been resilvered.

Length: 43 cm (17")

Width: 20 cm (8") at widest point

These can also be purchased from my website

honeytilleyantiques.com

Where shipping costs are automatically calculated at checkout

Date of Manufacture

Honey Tilley Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Plated Knife Trays to the 1880s.

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SA974888
Dealers Internal Ref
A23680
Honey Tilley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2023
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N1 8EF
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A pair of polished silver plated rectangular trays featuring curved rims and beaded borders.
Pair of antique silver plated knife trays c1880
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A pair of polished silver plated rectangular trays featuring curved rims and beaded borders.
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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Copper
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBeaded border, Scalloped rim, Polished finish

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During the Victorian period, specialized tableware flourished as formal dining reached new heights of elaboration. Knife trays were used to present and organise cutlery on the dining or sideboard table during large domestic meals.

These items typically feature a base metal such as copper or Britannia metal, which is coated with a layer of silver via the electroplating process introduced in the mid-19th century. Edges often incorporate applied decorative borders such as beadwork or gadrooning.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the weight, the quality of the silver deposition, makers marks or pseudo-hallmarks stamped on the base, and signs of natural wear and tear consistent with age.

These trays can be repurposed on a coffee table to corral small objects, displayed on a sideboard to reflect light, or used as functional serving pieces during dinner parties to introduce a layer of metallic texture.

Silver plate should be cleaned gently using a specialized silver cream and a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh abrasives that can wear away the thin silver layer. Storage in anti-tarnish bags helps prevent oxidation when not on display.
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