What is the difference between a charger and a platter?

A charger is primarily a large decorative or base plate used beneath smaller dinner plates during formal dining. Platters are functional serving dishes specifically shaped for presenting meats, fish, or vegetables. While both share wide rims and flat centres, chargers often feature heavier decorative chasing or figural battle scenes. Platters are typically plain or engraved with crests to suit the practical demands of food service.

How do I care for antique silver plated dishes?

Antique silver plated items require gentle cleaning with non-abrasive silver polishes to preserve the underlying metal layers. Avoid harsh scrubbing that can wear through thin plating, particularly on Old Sheffield Plate where copper may be exposed. Store pieces in dry environments and use tarnish-resistant cloths if they are displayed on sideboards or walls. Regular, soft dusting prevents the accumulation of grime in chased or repoussé crevices.

Can these dishes still be used for serving food?

Many serving dishes, entree containers, and warming trays remain entirely functional for modern dining. Solid silver and thick silver plated items handle warm foods safely once thoroughly cleaned. Pieces with delicate silver inlay, mirror glass bases, or worn plating are better suited for display rather than active food service. Checking the interior condition helps determine whether a vessel is appropriate for the table.

How do I distinguish Old Sheffield Plate from later electroplate?

Old Sheffield Plate shows a distinct copper line along cut edges or worn high points where the fused silver layer has thinned. This material dates primarily from the Georgian era up to the mid-nineteenth century. Later electroplate, marked as EPNS or silver plate, displays an even silver coating across the entire surface without exposed base metal edges. Electroplated wares generally date from the Victorian period onwards.

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A silver platter dish brings traditional hospitality to the table, taking forms from Georgian meat domes to Edwardian serving trays.

Stunning Pair of Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Serving Dishes

1900 - 1920

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Stunning Pair of Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Serving Dishes

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£245

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Very Large Arts and Crafts Beaten Pewter Wall Plate

19th century

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Very Large Arts and Crafts Beaten Pewter Wall Plate

From Elmgarden

£690

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Fantastic Quality Antique Victorian Silver Plated Meat Cover

19th century

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Fantastic Quality Antique Victorian Silver Plated Meat Cover

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£595

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1900 - 1920

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Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Oval Entree Dishes

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£325

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Silver Plated Sheffield Serving Dish and Cover.

1900 - 1920

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Silver Plated Sheffield Serving Dish and Cover.

From Jane Short Antiques

£145

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Good Small Old Sheffield Plated Mazarine / Draining Plate

19th century

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Good Small Old Sheffield Plated Mazarine / Draining Plate

From David Pickett Antiques

£110

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1900 - 1920

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Hexagonal Art Deco Silver Plated Dish by John Collyer Birmingham C.1920

From Original Retro

£125

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Set of 3 C19th Regency Period 'Old Sheffield-plate' Meat-covers.

19th century

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Set of 3 C19th Regency Period 'Old Sheffield-plate' Meat-covers.

From M Lees and Sons

£1,600

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19th century

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Exceptional Heavily Silver Plated Bronze Tazza Circa 1865

From Mark J West

£1,350

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1900 - 1920

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Chinese Silver Dish C1900

From Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

£265

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The documented forms range from utilitarian knife trays and warming dishes to decorative Arts and Crafts beaten pewter wall plates and French Art Deco stands.

18th century

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Old Sheffield Plate Warming Dish.

From George James Antiques

£245

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1900 - 1920

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Antique English Silver Plated Asparagus Serving Dish C.1900

From Puckerings

£435

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Superb Boulton Old Sheffield Plated Meat Dome C1820 - Duke of Somerset

19th century

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Superb Boulton Old Sheffield Plated Meat Dome C1820 - Duke of Somerset

From David Pickett Antiques

£345

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19th century

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Fine 19th Century Silver Plated Mazarine / Draining Tray

From David Pickett Antiques

£165

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Antique English Georgian Pewter Dish / Charger

18th century

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Antique English Georgian Pewter Dish / Charger

From Applecross Antiques

£485

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Silverplated Asparagus Dish.

From George James Antiques

£150

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Silver Platter Dish

Stunning Pair of Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Serving Dishes

Very Large Arts and Crafts Beaten Pewter Wall Plate

Fantastic Quality Antique Victorian Silver Plated Meat Cover

Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Oval Entree Dishes

Silver Plated Sheffield Serving Dish and Cover.

Good Small Old Sheffield Plated Mazarine / Draining Plate

Hexagonal Art Deco Silver Plated Dish by John Collyer Birmingham C.1920

Set of 3 C19th Regency Period 'Old Sheffield-plate' Meat-covers.

Exceptional Heavily Silver Plated Bronze Tazza Circa 1865

Chinese Silver Dish C1900

Old Sheffield Plate Warming Dish.

Antique English Silver Plated Asparagus Serving Dish C.1900

Superb Boulton Old Sheffield Plated Meat Dome C1820 - Duke of Somerset

Fine 19th Century Silver Plated Mazarine / Draining Tray

Antique English Georgian Pewter Dish / Charger

Antique Silverplated Asparagus Dish.

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