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Barker Ellis Silver Tray

Edwardian Ellis-Barker Silver Plated Serving Tray
Edwardian Ellis-Barker Silver Plated Serving Tray

Edwardian Ellis-Barker Silver Plated Serving Tray

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H 1.5 in W 30 in D 18.5 in

Edwardian Ellis-Barker Silver Plated Serving Tray

By Ellis Barker

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

English Ellis-Barker silver plated tray with grapevine motif; reticulated border, chased and

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Barker-Ellis Edwardian Silver Plated Octagonal Gallery Serving Tray
Antique Barker-Ellis Edwardian Silver Plated Octagonal Gallery Serving Tray

Antique Barker-Ellis Edwardian Silver Plated Octagonal Gallery Serving Tray

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique serving tray was made by the well known Barker Ellis Silver Company of England and

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Antique Barker-Ellis English Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray
Large Antique Barker-Ellis English Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray

Large Antique Barker-Ellis English Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This very large oval silver plated serving tray was made by the renowned Barker-Ellis Silver Co. of

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Serving Tray with Berry & Leaf Decoration
Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Serving Tray with Berry & Leaf Decoration

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Serving Tray with Berry & Leaf Decoration

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large silver plated serving tray was made by the renowned Barker-Ellis Silver Co. of England

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Barker Ellis Silver Plated Serving Tray with Stylized Rope Decoration
Antique Barker Ellis Silver Plated Serving Tray with Stylized Rope Decoration

Antique Barker Ellis Silver Plated Serving Tray with Stylized Rope Decoration

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique rectangular silver plated serving tray was made by the well known Barker Ellis Silver

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Barker Ellis Antique Silver Plated Serving Tray with Floral Decoration
Large Barker Ellis Antique Silver Plated Serving Tray with Floral Decoration

Large Barker Ellis Antique Silver Plated Serving Tray with Floral Decoration

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This very large and substantial serving tray was made by the well known Barker-Ellis Silver Co. of

Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray with Pierced Decoration
Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray with Pierced Decoration

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray with Pierced Decoration

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique silver plated serving tray was made by the renowned Barker-Ellis Silver Company of

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving
Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique silver plated serving tray was made by the well known Barker-Ellis Silver Co. of

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Barker-Ellis Ornate Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray with Oak Leaves
Antique Barker-Ellis Ornate Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray with Oak Leaves

Antique Barker-Ellis Ornate Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray with Oak Leaves

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique oval footed silver plated serving tray was made by the renowned Barker-Ellis Silver Co

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Barker Ellis Victorian Grapevine Repousse Pierced Gallery Serving Tray
Antique Barker Ellis Victorian Grapevine Repousse Pierced Gallery Serving Tray

Antique Barker Ellis Victorian Grapevine Repousse Pierced Gallery Serving Tray

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Barker Ellis Victorian Grapevine Repousse Pierced Gallery Serving Platter Tray. Circa early

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century English Silverplate Seven-Piece Tea and Coffee Service on Tray
Mid-Century English Silverplate Seven-Piece Tea and Coffee Service on Tray

Mid-Century English Silverplate Seven-Piece Tea and Coffee Service on Tray

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

piece is stamped with the Barker Ellis Silver Company hallmark and “England” for full authenticity

Category

Mid-20th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Midcentury Sterling Silver West Indies Cricket Control Board Presentation Tray
Midcentury Sterling Silver West Indies Cricket Control Board Presentation Tray

Midcentury Sterling Silver West Indies Cricket Control Board Presentation Tray

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This sterling silver footed presentation tray was made by the well-known English maker, Barker

Category

Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Nesting Set of Three Sterling Silver Footed Round Trays, English Hallmarked
Nesting Set of Three Sterling Silver Footed Round Trays, English Hallmarked

Nesting Set of Three Sterling Silver Footed Round Trays, English Hallmarked

By Barker Ellis Silver Co., Barker Brothers Silver Ltd.

Located in New York, NY

An unusual suite of three, nesting, sterling silver round footed salvers or trays made in England

Category

20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ellis Barker Silver Co. Large Edwardian Sheffield Silverplated Gallery Tray
Ellis Barker Silver Co. Large Edwardian Sheffield Silverplated Gallery Tray

Ellis Barker Silver Co. Large Edwardian Sheffield Silverplated Gallery Tray

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

A magnificent large silver plated gallery tray made by top quality silversmiths Barker Ellis in

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sheffield Plate

c. 1930-50 Barker Ellis Co. Silver Plated English Cocktail Tray
c. 1930-50 Barker Ellis Co. Silver Plated English Cocktail Tray

c. 1930-50 Barker Ellis Co. Silver Plated English Cocktail Tray

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1930-50 square cocktail tray by Barker Ellis Co., England. Silver on copper. Classic shape

Category

Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver, Copper

English Silver Plate Pierced Border Rectangular Gallery Tray, Ellis Silver Co.
English Silver Plate Pierced Border Rectangular Gallery Tray, Ellis Silver Co.

English Silver Plate Pierced Border Rectangular Gallery Tray, Ellis Silver Co.

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

, Ellis Silver Co., Birmingham (predecessor to Barker-Ellis).    

Category

Early 20th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plated Salver or Tray, circa 1900
Antique English Silver Plated Salver or Tray, circa 1900

Antique English Silver Plated Salver or Tray, circa 1900

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Bath, GB

An unusual and highly decorative Edwardian silver plated salver or tray dating to circa 1900-1910

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

1940s Oversized Oval Butler's Serving Tray Silver Plate Ornate Decoration
1940s Oversized Oval Butler's Serving Tray Silver Plate Ornate Decoration

1940s Oversized Oval Butler's Serving Tray Silver Plate Ornate Decoration

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1940s Oversized Oval Butler's Serving Tray Silver Plate Ornate Decoration Vintage Large Oval

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Plated Gallery Tray by Barker Ellis Mid 20th Century
Vintage Silver Plated Gallery Tray by Barker Ellis Mid 20th Century

Vintage Silver Plated Gallery Tray by Barker Ellis Mid 20th Century

Located in London, GB

the epns mark of Barker Ellis, Mid 20th century in date. This rectangular silver plated tray features

Category

Mid-20th Century Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Barker Ellis English Regency Narrow Silver Plated Serving Dish Bar Tray
Vintage Barker Ellis English Regency Narrow Silver Plated Serving Dish Bar Tray

Vintage Barker Ellis English Regency Narrow Silver Plated Serving Dish Bar Tray

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Barker Ellis English Regency Narrow Silver Plated Serving Dish Bar Tray. Circa Early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Barker Ellis Silverplated Serving Tray
Barker Ellis Silverplated Serving Tray

Barker Ellis Silverplated Serving Tray

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H 1.5 in W 30.75 in D 19.75 in

Barker Ellis Silverplated Serving Tray

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Ornate silverplated serving tray featuring dual handles, a hand chased center and a raised border

Category

Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Engraved Octogonal Gallery Serving Tray
Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Engraved Octogonal Gallery Serving Tray

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Engraved Octogonal Gallery Serving Tray

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This silver plated octagonally shaped gallery serving tray was made by Barker Bros or Barker-Ellis

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Copper

Antique Silver Plated Barker Ellis Round Footed Serving Tray or Salva
Antique Silver Plated Barker Ellis Round Footed Serving Tray or Salva

Antique Silver Plated Barker Ellis Round Footed Serving Tray or Salva

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This round silver plated serving tray or salva was made by the renowned Barker Ellis Silver Company

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Square Gallery Serving or Bottle Tray
Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Square Gallery Serving or Bottle Tray

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Square Gallery Serving or Bottle Tray

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique gallery serving or bar tray was made by the renowned Barker-Ellis company of England

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Serving Tray with Berry & Leaf Decor
Large Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Serving Tray with Berry & Leaf Decor

Large Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Serving Tray with Berry & Leaf Decor

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large antique oval silver plated serving tray was made by the renowned Barker-Ellis Silver

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Marquetry Inlay
Antique English Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Marquetry Inlay

Antique English Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Marquetry Inlay

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This silver plated gallery tray was made by Barker & Ellis of England in approximately 1910. The

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Large 20th Century English Silver Tray by Ellis-Barker, Marked
Large 20th Century English Silver Tray by Ellis-Barker, Marked

Large 20th Century English Silver Tray by Ellis-Barker, Marked

By Ellis Barker

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large 20th century English silver tray by Ellis-Barker, marked.

Category

20th Century English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

20th Century English Barker Ellis Silvered Sheffield Oval Tray, Marked
20th Century English Barker Ellis Silvered Sheffield Oval Tray, Marked

20th Century English Barker Ellis Silvered Sheffield Oval Tray, Marked

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

20th Century English Barker Ellis Silvered Sheffield oval tray, Marked.

Category

20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sheffield Plate, Silver Plate

Oval Vintage Pattern Silver Plated Serving Tray
Oval Vintage Pattern Silver Plated Serving Tray

Oval Vintage Pattern Silver Plated Serving Tray

By Ellis Barker

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A very attractive serving tray by Ellis Barker Silver Company of Birmingham, England and New York

Category

Early 20th Century Platters and Serveware

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the barker ellis silver tray you’re looking for. A barker ellis silver tray — often made from metal, silver and silver plate — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the barker ellis silver tray you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A barker ellis silver tray, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Barker Ellis Silver Co. and Ellis Barker each produced at least one beautiful barker ellis silver tray that is worth considering.

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Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

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