How were antique serving trays used?

These trays served primarily for carrying tea sets, drinks, and food items in domestic interiors, or functioned as decorative display platters on sideboards and tables. Over time, many transitioned into purely decorative objects, mounted on stands or displayed upright in cabinets to showcase their painted floral motifs.

What materials are most common?

Papier-mâché, porcelain, earthenware, and various woods like mahogany and satinwood appear frequently across the available selections. Metal variants in silver plate and painted toleware also represent a significant portion of nineteenth-century production.

How do I care for papier-mâché trays?

Papier-mâché requires gentle handling and should be kept away from direct moisture, extreme heat, and harsh cleaning chemicals. Dusting with a dry, soft cloth preserves the original lacquer and delicate painted floral decoration without harming the surface.

Can I use these trays for serving food?

While ceramic platters and solid metal trays remain functional for serving food, delicate papier-mâché and antique lacquered items are best reserved for display. Using older ceramic plates for dining requires checking the glaze stability and avoiding abrasive modern dishwashers.

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An antique floral serving tray brings hand-painted botanicals and period craftsmanship directly to the table or display cabinet.

Stunning Regency Ridgway Porcelain Large Moulded Dessert Serving Dish 892 C.1825

19th century

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Stunning Regency Ridgway Porcelain Large Moulded Dessert Serving Dish 892 C.1825

From The Fancy Fox

£225

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Minton Rectangular Platter, in the Chinese Tree Pattern Ref No 1959, Dating Circa 1840

19th century

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Minton Rectangular Platter, in the Chinese Tree Pattern Ref No 1959, Dating Circa 1840

From Oliver Sargent Antiques

£195

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ceramics

A Large & Rare Spode Porcelain Tray Decorated in Pattern 1166 C.1820

19th century

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A Large & Rare Spode Porcelain Tray Decorated in Pattern 1166 C.1820

From Fine Antique English Porcelain

£3,500

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Georgian Octagonal Scarlet Papier Maché Tray

18th century

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Georgian Octagonal Scarlet Papier Maché Tray

From Baggott & Co.

£3,450

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Large Antique Presentation Tray, Egyptian Silver Plate, Afternoon Tea, Victorian

19th century

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Large Antique Presentation Tray, Egyptian Silver Plate, Afternoon Tea, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£895

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silver

19th century

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Blue and White Meat Plate

From Rue des Fontenelles

£125

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Kpm Fluted Dishes

From Devonshire Antiques

£575

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Swedish C. 1900 Antique Chinoiserie Decorated Oval Tray

1900 - 1920

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Swedish C. 1900 Antique Chinoiserie Decorated Oval Tray

From Whites Antiques

£315

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Art Nouveau Copper Floral Relief Decorative Tray

1900 - 1920

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Art Nouveau Copper Floral Relief Decorative Tray

From Flora Fauna Antiques

£250

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metal

19th century

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Large Papier Mache Tray

From Athey Antiques

£195

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings span the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries, incorporating materials from porcelain and earthenware to silver plate and papier-mâché.

Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Trefoil Tray

19th century

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Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Trefoil Tray

From Rams Head Antiques

£465

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Trio of Mason’s Ironstone China Ashets Old School House Pattern

19th century

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A Trio of Mason’s Ironstone China Ashets Old School House Pattern

From Clive Payne Antiques

£220

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plates

19th century

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Regency Gilt Embellished Toleware Tray

From Shaun King Antiques

£435

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Superb Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Hand Painted Wedgwood Shaped Dishes

1900 - 1920

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Superb Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Hand Painted Wedgwood Shaped Dishes

From London City Antiques

£445

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ceramics

1900 - 1920

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Superb Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Hand Painted Wedgwood Shaped Dishes

From London City Antiques

£395

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique English Victorian Ebonised Chinoiserie Floral Papier Mâché Drinks Butlers Serving Tray (Circa 1870)

19th century

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Antique English Victorian Ebonised Chinoiserie Floral Papier Mâché Drinks Butlers Serving Tray (Circa 1870)

From Yolanda Gray Antiques

£450

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Antique Floral Serving Tray

Stunning Regency Ridgway Porcelain Large Moulded Dessert Serving Dish 892 C.1825

Minton Rectangular Platter, in the Chinese Tree Pattern Ref No 1959, Dating Circa 1840

A Large & Rare Spode Porcelain Tray Decorated in Pattern 1166 C.1820

Georgian Octagonal Scarlet Papier Maché Tray

Large Antique Presentation Tray, Egyptian Silver Plate, Afternoon Tea, Victorian

Blue and White Meat Plate

Kpm Fluted Dishes

Swedish C. 1900 Antique Chinoiserie Decorated Oval Tray

Art Nouveau Copper Floral Relief Decorative Tray

Large Papier Mache Tray

Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Trefoil Tray

A Trio of Mason’s Ironstone China Ashets Old School House Pattern

Regency Gilt Embellished Toleware Tray

Superb Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Hand Painted Wedgwood Shaped Dishes

Superb Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Hand Painted Wedgwood Shaped Dishes

Antique English Victorian Ebonised Chinoiserie Floral Papier Mâché Drinks Butlers Serving Tray (Circa 1870)

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