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.

Outstanding Quality Small Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Tea Tray

1900 - 1920

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Outstanding Quality Small Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Tea Tray

From London City Antiques

£645

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19th century

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Antique Monumental Victorian Oval Silver Plated Tray 1880 19th Century

From Regent Antiques

£685

3+ MONTHS AGO

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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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Fabulous Scottish Serving Tray – Circa 1880

19th century

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Fabulous Scottish Serving Tray – Circa 1880

From Kingsdown Antiques

£495

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19th century

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Superb Sheffield Plate Gallery Tray

From Birkdale Antiques

£1,250

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19th century

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Old Sheffield Plate Tray C1830

From Honey Tilley Antiques

£680

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Antique Silverplated Salver.

From George James Antiques

£130

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

Fine Old Sheffield Plated Drinks Tray by J Dixon & Sons

19th century

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Fine Old Sheffield Plated Drinks Tray by J Dixon & Sons

From David Pickett Antiques

£120

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silver

1900 - 1920

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Very Large Edwardian Sheffield Silver Plated Tray

From Jane Short Antiques

£225

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Superb Art Deco Cocktail Tray - Celtic Design by Roberts & Dore

1920 - 1940

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Superb Art Deco Cocktail Tray - Celtic Design by Roberts & Dore

From Puckerings

£495

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.

Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated Engraved Tea Tray

1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated Engraved Tea Tray

From London City Antiques

£465

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18th century

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A Fine Quality Pair of George IV Sterling Silver Salvers London, 1827

From Bushells Antiques

£2,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Fine Quality 19th Century Silver Plated Tray of Generous Proportions

From A Brookes

£365

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Super Collectable World Fair Chicago 1893 Antique Tiffany & Co Sterling Tray

19th century

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Super Collectable World Fair Chicago 1893 Antique Tiffany & Co Sterling Tray

From Royal House Antiques

£6,500

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19th century

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Old Sheffield Silver Plate Salver C1830

From Honey Tilley Antiques

£430

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Pair of Irish Silver Salvers

From Ballinderry Antiques

£2,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Engraved Silver Serving Tray

Outstanding Quality Small Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Tea Tray

Antique Monumental Victorian Oval Silver Plated Tray 1880 19th Century

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

Fabulous Scottish Serving Tray – Circa 1880

Superb Sheffield Plate Gallery Tray

Old Sheffield Plate Tray C1830

Antique Silverplated Salver.

Fine Old Sheffield Plated Drinks Tray by J Dixon & Sons

Very Large Edwardian Sheffield Silver Plated Tray

Superb Art Deco Cocktail Tray - Celtic Design by Roberts & Dore

Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated Engraved Tea Tray

A Fine Quality Pair of George IV Sterling Silver Salvers London, 1827

Fine Quality 19th Century Silver Plated Tray of Generous Proportions

Super Collectable World Fair Chicago 1893 Antique Tiffany & Co Sterling Tray

Old Sheffield Silver Plate Salver C1830

Pair of Irish Silver Salvers

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