How do I clean an antique silver tray?

Clean silver plate and sterling pieces gently with a specialised silver cloth or mild cream to preserve the recessed dark lines of the engraving. Avoid abrasive dips that strip the character from older surfaces. Frequent washing is unnecessary; soft dusting and occasional polishing keep the metal stable without wearing through thin plating.

Can I use these trays for serving food?

Most of these trays serve well for carrying glasses, teapots or bottled drinks during gatherings. Solid silver and sound silver plate handle dry foods or bottled service safely. Check the surface condition first, as worn plating exposing base metal or copper underneath means direct contact with wet or acidic foods should be avoided.

What is the difference between a salver and a tray?

Salvers traditionally stand on small feet and function primarily for presenting documents, cards or drinks in formal settings. They are most often circular with decorated flat centres. Trays generally include handles and larger oval or rectangular shapes designed for carrying heavy tea services from room to room.

How do I date an antique silver tray?

Dating relies on maker marks, assay office stamps on sterling items, and stylistic clues like Victorian fern engraving or Edwardian pierced galleries. Hallmarks provide exact years for solid silver pieces. Plated items depend more on maker signatures, patent dates, and structural styles associated with the nineteenth or early twentieth centuries.

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An engraved silver serving tray brings period weight and detailed surface work to the table, usually seen here in Victorian and Edwardian silver plate.

19th century

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Late 19th Century Silver Plated Serving Tray by John Harrison

From David Pickett Antiques

£110

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19th century

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Antique Walker & Hall Silver Plate Serving Dish with Floral Engraving – Circa 1890

From Kingsdown Antiques

£185

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1788 Rare Irish George 111 Platter by Robert Breading See Photos 840 Grams

18th century

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1788 Rare Irish George 111 Platter by Robert Breading See Photos 840 Grams

From Dudley Antique Silver

£2,950

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1900 - 1920

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A Large Antique Engraved Sterling Silver Oval Tray Harrison Bros Sheffield 1912

From Bushells Antiques

£8,500

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19th century

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Quality Antique Victorian Silver Plated Tray

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£345

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silver

19th century

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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tray (1878)

From AC Silver

£4,950

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Fine Old Sheffield Plated Serving Tray C1850 Padley Parkin

19th century

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Fine Old Sheffield Plated Serving Tray C1850 Padley Parkin

From David Pickett Antiques

£125

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1920 - 1940

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Nice Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray with Intricate Embossed Scrolls – Circa 1930

From Kingsdown Antiques

£145

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Antique George V Sterling Silver Bread Dish (1910)

From AC Silver

£2,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Silver Ptated Gallery Tray of Large Proportions

From Jane Short Antiques

£265

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings feature items from the Georgian period through the Victorian and Edwardian eras, utilising sterling silver, silver plate and Old Sheffield Plate.

19th century

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Antique Boxed Indian Colonial Silver Salver (1842)

From AC Silver

£5,450

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1900 - 1920

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Large Engraved Christofle Malmaison Silver-plated Oval Serving Tray with Handles

From Bushells Antiques

£550

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Large Victorian Silver Plated Serving Tray

From Flora Fauna Antiques

£295

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Salver (1736)

From AC Silver

£4,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Later than 1960

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Silver Plated Round Salver Tray with Engraved Surface and Raised Detailed Rim

From Bushells Antiques

£325

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Fabulous Old Sheffield Plated Card Tray C1820

19th century

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Fabulous Old Sheffield Plated Card Tray C1820

From David Pickett Antiques

£120

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Engraved Silver Serving Tray

Late 19th Century Silver Plated Serving Tray by John Harrison

Antique Walker & Hall Silver Plate Serving Dish with Floral Engraving – Circa 1890

1788 Rare Irish George 111 Platter by Robert Breading See Photos 840 Grams

A Large Antique Engraved Sterling Silver Oval Tray Harrison Bros Sheffield 1912

Quality Antique Victorian Silver Plated Tray

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tray (1878)

Fine Old Sheffield Plated Serving Tray C1850 Padley Parkin

Nice Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray with Intricate Embossed Scrolls – Circa 1930

Antique George V Sterling Silver Bread Dish (1910)

Silver Ptated Gallery Tray of Large Proportions

Antique Boxed Indian Colonial Silver Salver (1842)

Large Engraved Christofle Malmaison Silver-plated Oval Serving Tray with Handles

Large Victorian Silver Plated Serving Tray

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Salver (1736)

Silver Plated Round Salver Tray with Engraved Surface and Raised Detailed Rim

Fabulous Old Sheffield Plated Card Tray C1820

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