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Viners Silver Plated Tray

Antique Folding Silver Table, Chinese, Serving Tray, Afternoon Tea, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
fretwork accentuates the tray sides with foliate vines Distinctive inset silver plated monogram with the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Tray Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique English Footed Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Floral Decoration
By Viners 1
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This small and well made silver plated serving tray was made by Viners of Sheffield England in
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Crescent Silver Plate Grape Vine Pattern Round Platter Tray
By Crescent Silverware 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Crescent silver plate 17" grape vine pattern round platter tray. Item features a grape vine
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Antique Silver Plated Serving Tray with Pierced, Grape & Vine Decoration
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique and ornately decorated silver plated serving tray was made by the well known
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Oval Serving Tray, English, Silver Plate, Afternoon Tea, Viners, C.1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage oval serving tray. An English, silver plated afternoon tea platter by Viners of
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Mid-20th Century British Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Barker Ellis Antique Silver Plated Serving Tray with Floral Decoration
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
England in approximately 1920 in a Victorian style. This rectangular shaped tray is done in silver plate
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Quality antique Victorian silver plated ornate serving tray
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian silver plated ornate serving tray having a quality large serving tray
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Quality antique Victorian silver plated ornate serving tray
Quality antique Victorian silver plated ornate serving tray
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H 1.97 in W 25.2 in D 15.36 in
19th Century French Silver Plated Bread Basket with Vine Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
vine motifs in high relief. The display tray is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Edwardian English Sheffield Silver Plate Scalloped Gallery Tray
Located in Pearland, TX
handles. Marked "Viners Made in Sheffield England" on reverse. This gorgeous tray is well made and heavy
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Monumental Victorian Oval Silver Plated Tray 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a momumental beautiful antique English Victorian oval silver-plated twin handled tray
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century French Brass Silver Plated Wine Cooler with Repousse Vine Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
and circular in shape, the bowl features intricate repousse grape and vine motifs throughout. Inside
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Mid-20th Century French Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Antique Wallace Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray with Floral Decoration
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver plated serving tray was made by Wallace of the United States in circa 1950 in the
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Brass

Small Antique Styled English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique styled silver plated serving tray was made by Dobman of England in approximately 1950
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Copper

20th Century Five-Piece Silver Plate Tea and Coffee Service
Located in Miami, FL
beautiful tray is ornately engraved with vines and flowers. The borders of this tray are also decorated with
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Scottish Silver Plate Cut Glass Comport Stag Centrepiece, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine stunning antique Victorian Scottish silver plated comport Stag centrepiece set
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Tea Service, English, Silver Plate, Hand Chased, Teapot, Jug, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tea service. An English, silver plated, hand chased teapot and jug set by John
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Antique Late 19th Century British Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Late 19th Century English Gallery Tray
Located in High Point, NC
plated plaque, which has a trellis and vine decoration. The tray has a silver plated gallery and lovely
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Antique 1890s English Edwardian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Late 19th Century English Gallery Tray
Late 19th Century English Gallery Tray
H 3 in W 24.63 in D 13.75 in
Old English Silverplate Salver Tray
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century Victorian barware salver tray with scalloped edge and finely chased organic designs
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century French Silver Plated Champagne Bowl with Bottles and Flutes Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
and circular in shape, the bowl features intricate repousse grape and vine motifs throughout. Inside
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Mid-20th Century French Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Silver Filigree European Drinking Cup
Located in Chicago, IL
has spread and passed down through generations, a wide range of silver-plated products have developed
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20th Century European Romantic Tableware

Materials

Silver

Silver Filigree European Drinking Cup
Silver Filigree European Drinking Cup
H 3.75 in W 3.75 in D 2.5 in
Vintage 4-Piece Longchamp Place Settings with Serving Tray, Set of 6, France
By Longchamps
Located in Soquel, CA
green vines. Set includes 6 of each, plus serving dish: Dinner Plate, 10.25" diameter Soup Bowl, 6.25
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20th Century French French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Vtg Sheffield Reproduction Victorian Style Grape Cluster Twin Handle Platter
By Sheffield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sheffield Reproduction Victorian Style Grape Cluster Twin Handle 27" Platter Tray. Item
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

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Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large footed silver plated serving tray is marked by an unknown maker, and originates from England and dates to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style. This large oval...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Antique English Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Engraved Weave Decor
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Located in New York, NY
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By Sheffield
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Large Antique Engraved Sheffield England Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
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Located in Hamilton, Ontario
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Located in Dayton, OH
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Mid-20th Century Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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By Jean-Joseph Micaud
Located in Paris, FR
. Excellent condition. A large silver-plated tray with silver garniture, the border with a decoration of
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Antique 19th Century French Tableware

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Engraved English Rectangular Silver Plated Tray
Located in LAGNES France,, Other
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Located in Potters Bar, Herts
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
blue and white grape vine motif with platinum and silver chrome details. Set includes, one silver plate
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Mid-20th Century American Barware

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Vintage Art Deco Style English Sterling Silver Tray by Viner's Ltd
By Emile Viner
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Vintage 1950s English Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Birmingham Silver Co Reticulated Footed Serving Platter Tea Coffee Barware Tray
By Birmingham Silver Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
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20th Century Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Antique Victorian Oval Silver Plated Gallery Tray, 19th Century
By John Round & Son Ltd. 1
Located in London, GB
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Located in Chicago, IL
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Early 20th Century French Serving Pieces

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By George Richmond Collis & Co.
Located in London, GB
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Located in London, GB
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Platters and Serveware

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Late 20th Century French Wine Coolers

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Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Viners Silver Plated Tray For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the viners silver plated tray you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and silver plate, every viners silver plated tray was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer viners silver plated tray, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right viners silver plated tray, those designed in Victorian, Baroque and Regency styles are of considerable interest. A well-made viners silver plated tray has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Wallace Silversmiths, Barker Ellis Silver Co. and Crescent Silverware are consistently popular.

How Much is a Viners Silver Plated Tray?

A viners silver plated tray can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $995, while the lowest priced sells for $88 and the highest can go for as much as $5,092.

Finding the Right dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

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