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Antique Chinese Export Silver Tray
Antique Chinese Export Silver Tray

Antique Chinese Export Silver Tray

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver pen tray; an addition to our

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Silver Tray
Chinese Export Silver Tray

Chinese Export Silver Tray

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in London, GB

Chinese Export Silver Salver/Tray, circa 1890, chased and engraved with bamboo and prunus blossom

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Silver Cocktail Shaker, Tray & Beakers
Chinese Export Silver Cocktail Shaker, Tray & Beakers

Chinese Export Silver Cocktail Shaker, Tray & Beakers

Located in London, GB

Chinese Export Silver Cocktail Shaker, Tray and 6 Beakers, Hong Kong circa 1920. The cocktail

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Chinese Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Service with Tray
Chinese Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Service with Tray

Chinese Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Service with Tray

By Wai Kee

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

representation of this exceptional vintage Chinese silver tea set with tray. Dimensions Coffee Pot Length from

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Chinese Tray in Ceramic Hand Painted
Vintage Chinese Tray in Ceramic Hand Painted

Vintage Chinese Tray in Ceramic Hand Painted

$1,736Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintage Chinese Tray in Ceramic Hand Painted

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful vintage Chinese ceramic tray dating from the early 1900s, also useful as a pocket emptier

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Petite Chinese Mirror Tray, c. 1850
Petite Chinese Mirror Tray, c. 1850

Petite Chinese Mirror Tray, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Simple lines, a modest form and a layer of hand-brushed lacquer give this petite wooden tray a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Platters and Serveware

Materials

Mirror, Pine

Chinese Hardwood Opium Tray, c. 1850
Chinese Hardwood Opium Tray, c. 1850

Chinese Hardwood Opium Tray, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

catch any falling ashes. This 19th-century opium tray is a beautiful example of Chinese woodworking

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Minimalist Platters and Serveware

Materials

Hardwood

Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, circa 1900
Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, circa 1900

Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This early-20th century wooden tray from northern China charms with rustic texture and asymmetric

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood

Petite Chinese Mirror Tray, c. 1850
Petite Chinese Mirror Tray, c. 1850

Petite Chinese Mirror Tray, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Simple lines, a modest form, and a well-worn finish give this small Qing-dynasty tray a provincial

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Platters and Serveware

Materials

Mirror, Pine

Chinese Rose Mirror Tea Tray, c. 1900
Chinese Rose Mirror Tea Tray, c. 1900

Chinese Rose Mirror Tea Tray, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Chinese tea tray. The rectangular tray has developed great character from years of serving tea, likely for

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Platters and Serveware

Materials

Mirror, Pine

Chinese Bronze Mirror Tea Tray, c. 1900
Chinese Bronze Mirror Tea Tray, c. 1900

Chinese Bronze Mirror Tea Tray, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Chinese tea tray. The rectangular tray has developed great character from years of serving tea, likely for

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Platters and Serveware

Materials

Mirror, Pine

Chinese Export Oval Porcelain Tureen with Tray, 1900s
Chinese Export Oval Porcelain Tureen with Tray, 1900s

Chinese Export Oval Porcelain Tureen with Tray, 1900s

Located in Lisbon, PT

Early 20th-century Chinese Export porcelain tureen with matching tray, richly enameled and gilded

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Soup Tureens

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Cast Brass Incised Figures Serving Tray Platter
Chinese Cast Brass Incised Figures Serving Tray Platter

Chinese Cast Brass Incised Figures Serving Tray Platter

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Round heavy cast brass Chinese serving platter or tray with engraved incised figures of men and

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, circa 1900
Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, circa 1900

Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This early-20th century wooden tray from northern China charms with rustic texture and asymmetric

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900
Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900

Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This large wooden farm tray from perfectly balances rustic texture with minimalist simplicity

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pine

Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900
Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900

Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This large wooden farm tray from perfectly balances rustic texture with minimalist simplicity

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pine

Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900
Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900

Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This large wooden farm tray from perfectly balances rustic texture with minimalist simplicity

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pine

Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900
Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900

Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This large wooden farm tray from perfectly balances rustic texture with minimalist simplicity

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pine

Chinese Folk Tea Tray with Mirror, c. 1940s
Chinese Folk Tea Tray with Mirror, c. 1940s

Chinese Folk Tea Tray with Mirror, c. 1940s

Located in Chicago, IL

Chinese tea tray. The rectangular tray has developed great character from years of serving tea, likely for

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Platters and Serveware

Materials

Mirror, Pine

Vintage Asian Chinese Bamboo Large rectangular Serving Tray
Vintage Asian Chinese Bamboo Large rectangular Serving Tray

Vintage Asian Chinese Bamboo Large rectangular Serving Tray

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

condition. A large Asian Chinese tray of woven bamboo with center decorated with a scene of a an Asian

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Serving Pieces

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Small Antique 18th Century Famille Rose Chinese Export Tray or Dish
Small Antique 18th Century Famille Rose Chinese Export Tray or Dish

Small Antique 18th Century Famille Rose Chinese Export Tray or Dish

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A small Chinese Export porcelain tray or dish. Decorated in Famille Rose flowers and leafwork with

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

18/1900s Japanese Antique Solid Silver Tray, Handcrafted, Signed
18/1900s Japanese Antique Solid Silver Tray, Handcrafted, Signed

18/1900s Japanese Antique Solid Silver Tray, Handcrafted, Signed

Located in Skien, NO

Stunning antique tray in solid silver from ca. 1880s - 1930s. Handcrafted in Japan with beautiful

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Chinese Red Lacquer Serving Tray with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Chinese Red Lacquer Serving Tray with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Chinese Red Lacquer Serving Tray with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a nice red lacquer serving tray. It has mother of pearl inlay.

Category

20th Century Chinese Pitchers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Republic Period Rosewood and Pewter Chinese Dragon / Bat Motif Serving Tray
Republic Period Rosewood and Pewter Chinese Dragon / Bat Motif Serving Tray

Republic Period Rosewood and Pewter Chinese Dragon / Bat Motif Serving Tray

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice Republic period rosewood hand-carved serving tray with pewter dragon and bat appliques

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Chinese Brown and Gold Tole Serving Tray with Lake Scene
Vintage Chinese Brown and Gold Tole Serving Tray with Lake Scene

Vintage Chinese Brown and Gold Tole Serving Tray with Lake Scene

Located in Queens, NY

Vintage Chinese brown and gold tole serving tray featuring a lake scene with trees, bridges, boats

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Chinese enameled butterfly shaped pin tray, c. 1950
Chinese enameled butterfly shaped pin tray, c. 1950

Chinese enameled butterfly shaped pin tray, c. 1950

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Chinese polychrome enamel decorated butterfly form pin ray with a standing cobalt blue patterned

Category

Mid-20th Century Ashtrays

Materials

Enamel, Tin

Antique Chinese Export Canton Blue Willow Gilt Plate Platter Tray 8"
Antique Chinese Export Canton Blue Willow Gilt Plate Platter Tray 8"

Antique Chinese Export Canton Blue Willow Gilt Plate Platter Tray 8"

Located in Dayton, OH

Small late 19th century Chinese Export porcelain platter / plate - rectangular in shape with

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Stunning Antique Chinese Warrior Mother of Pearl Inliad Paper Mache Dinner Tray
Stunning Antique Chinese Warrior Mother of Pearl Inliad Paper Mache Dinner Tray

Stunning Antique Chinese Warrior Mother of Pearl Inliad Paper Mache Dinner Tray

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this absolutely exquisite circa 1880 Chinese Export warrior paper mache

Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Paper

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Serving Tray
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Serving Tray

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Serving Tray

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elaborately decorated silver serving dish or butler's tray, likely dated to the turn of the 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Shibori Dyed Parchment Serving Tray with Chinese Wood by Alexander Lamont
Shibori Dyed Parchment Serving Tray with Chinese Wood by Alexander Lamont

Shibori Dyed Parchment Serving Tray with Chinese Wood by Alexander Lamont

By Alexander Lamont

Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon

The Wing tray is a marriage of two beautiful natural materials - rawhide and chicken wing wood. The

Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Seletti "Kintsugi" Tray in Porcelain
Seletti "Kintsugi" Tray in Porcelain

Seletti "Kintsugi" Tray in Porcelain

By Seletti

Located in Doral, FL

From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Rustic Wooden Tray, c. 1900
Rustic Wooden Tray, c. 1900

Rustic Wooden Tray, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Carved from a large length of northern elmwood, this primitive tray charms with its humble rustic

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Platters and Serveware

Materials

Elm

Vintage Tibetan Metal Catch All Trays - Set of Two
Vintage Tibetan Metal Catch All Trays - Set of Two

Vintage Tibetan Metal Catch All Trays - Set of Two

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Organize with elegance using our American-style Vintage Tibetan Metal Catch All Trays. These unique

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Ashtrays

Materials

Metal

Collect Tray, SC65, Lacquered Oak by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition
Collect Tray, SC65, Lacquered Oak by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition

Collect Tray, SC65, Lacquered Oak by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition

By Space Copenhagen

Located in Dubai, AE

Carved from solid oak or walnut, this gently curved tray boasts a fluid shape while displaying the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Oak

Dansk Spectra Cordials Set W/Tray Crystal Colorful Art Glass Shot Glasses
Dansk Spectra Cordials Set W/Tray Crystal Colorful Art Glass Shot Glasses

Dansk Spectra Cordials Set W/Tray Crystal Colorful Art Glass Shot Glasses

By Dansk

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

What a great looking modern shot glass and serving tray set in the wonderful Dansk style. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Collect Tray, SC65, Black Lacquered Oak by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition
Collect Tray, SC65, Black Lacquered Oak by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition

Collect Tray, SC65, Black Lacquered Oak by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition

By Space Copenhagen

Located in Dubai, AE

Carved from solid oak or walnut, this gently curved tray boasts a fluid shape while displaying the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Oak

Collect Tray, Sc 64, Lacquered Oak by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition
Collect Tray, Sc 64, Lacquered Oak by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition

Collect Tray, Sc 64, Lacquered Oak by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition

By Space Copenhagen

Located in Dubai, AE

Carved from solid oak or walnut, this gently curved tray boasts a fluid shape while displaying the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Oak

Han Bai Yu Stone Elevated Tray by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition
Han Bai Yu Stone Elevated Tray by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition

Han Bai Yu Stone Elevated Tray by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stone elevated tray Han Bai Yu stone (White Marble) Hand carved Limited edition Each individual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Tableware

Materials

Stone

Collect Tray, SC 64, Black Lacquered Oak by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition
Collect Tray, SC 64, Black Lacquered Oak by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition

Collect Tray, SC 64, Black Lacquered Oak by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition

By Space Copenhagen

Located in Dubai, AE

Carved from solid oak , this gently curved tray boasts a fluid shape while displaying the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Oak

Han Bai Yu Stone Elevated Tray by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition
Han Bai Yu Stone Elevated Tray by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition

Han Bai Yu Stone Elevated Tray by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stone Elevated Tray Han Bai Yu stone (White Marble) Hand carved Limited edition **Please note

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Tableware

Materials

Stone

Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Silver, in Stock
Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Silver, in Stock

Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Silver, in Stock

By Souda, Shaun Kasperbauer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices and electronics, the fin trivets bring an industrial touch to your tabletop. Both durable and multi-function...

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Silver and Asian Hardwood Tray
Silver and Asian Hardwood Tray

Silver and Asian Hardwood Tray

Located in New York, NY

Probably 19th century and Chinese the oval tray with a pierced gallery carved with prunus blossoms

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Chinese Elliptical Marble Serving Tray
Chinese Elliptical Marble Serving Tray

Chinese Elliptical Marble Serving Tray

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese serving tray with a marble top and curved wood bamboo motif around the top and sitting four

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

Octagonal Tray in Chinese Porcelain for Export
Octagonal Tray in Chinese Porcelain for Export

Octagonal Tray in Chinese Porcelain for Export

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Octagonal tray in Chinese porcelain for export. Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Cut-Out Tray in Chinese Porcelain for Export
Cut-Out Tray in Chinese Porcelain for Export

Cut-Out Tray in Chinese Porcelain for Export

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Cut-out tray, in Chinese porcelain for export. Blue and white decoration, with floral and insect

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Tureen with Tray, Quianlong, China, 18th Century
Porcelain Tureen with Tray, Quianlong, China, 18th Century

Porcelain Tureen with Tray, Quianlong, China, 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

A Porcelain Tureen with tray, Quianlong, China, 18th century.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Louis XVI Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

1960s Vintage White Rectangular China Martini Bar Tray Made in Italy
1960s Vintage White Rectangular China Martini Bar Tray Made in Italy

1960s Vintage White Rectangular China Martini Bar Tray Made in Italy

Located in Milan, IT

Italian vintage rounded China Martini metal tray produced by Pelliconi, Bologna in the 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Walnut Tray with Interchangeable Inserts (Walnut, Glass), "Float Tray"
Walnut Tray with Interchangeable Inserts (Walnut, Glass), "Float Tray"

Walnut Tray with Interchangeable Inserts (Walnut, Glass), "Float Tray"

By Lauren Rottet

Located in New York, NY

FLOAT TRAY This version comes with three inserts : 1. Natural Walnut Insert 2. Clear Glass

Category

2010s Chinese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Walnut Tray with Changeable Inserts (Acrylic, Glass), "Float Tray"
Walnut Tray with Changeable Inserts (Acrylic, Glass), "Float Tray"

Walnut Tray with Changeable Inserts (Acrylic, Glass), "Float Tray"

By Lauren Rottet

Located in New York, NY

FLOAT TRAY This version comes with three inserts : 1. Clear Acrylic Insert 2. Bronze Acylic

Category

2010s Chinese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Canton 19th Century Blue and White Large Footed "Relish Tray"
Canton 19th Century Blue and White Large Footed "Relish Tray"

Canton 19th Century Blue and White Large Footed "Relish Tray"

Located in Hudson, NY

An unusually bold example of this piece. A strongly articulated border rests on a large profile base An unique and unusual example. Deep bowl for presentation Paper label on bottom ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Clay

Massive Chinese Footed Dragon Export Silver Tray Made by Luen Hing
Massive Chinese Footed Dragon Export Silver Tray Made by Luen Hing

Massive Chinese Footed Dragon Export Silver Tray Made by Luen Hing

By Luen Hing

Located in Drottningholm, SE

Massive Chinese Dragon Export Silver Tray Made by Luen Hing. A Fantastic Export silver tray with 6

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Silver

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Chinese Silver Tray For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese silver tray available at 1stDibs. A Chinese silver tray — often made from metal, wood and silver — can elevate any home. Find 101 options for an antique or vintage Chinese silver tray now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Chinese silver tray you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese silver tray made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Chinese silver tray that is appealing in its simplicity, but Georg Jensen, Herend and Cum Wo produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Chinese Silver Tray?

Prices for a Chinese silver tray start at $75 and top out at $35,745 with the average selling for $880.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass 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.

Questions About Chinese Silver Tray
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify Chinese silver, first look for hallmarks in an inconspicuous area, such as on the bottom or interior. Most pieces will feature four markings. The first is a series of Chinese characters corresponding to the artisan who produced it. The second is the name of the retailer who sold it, usually printed in English. Chinese silver will also usually display the city of manufacture in either Chinese characters or English and a purity mark. Purity markings vary and may include numbers like “935” or “900,” the words “STERLING” or “SOLID SILVER” or Chinese characters that translate to "pure silver." You can learn more about your silver wares by comparing the markings on your pieces to information published on trusted online resources. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chinese silver.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Yes, some Chinese silver is valuable. The term largely refers to silverware manufactured in and exported from China from 1870 through the 1940s. How much a particular piece of Chinese silver is worth depends on its style, age, condition and overall demand. Consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer for assistance with valuation. Shop a wide range of Chinese silver tableware, jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    To know if a silver tray is valuable, search the piece for markings that indicate the maker and materials. You can compare these markings to images found on trusted online resources to determine what type of silver the tray is and who produced it, and then research what similar pieces have sold for in the past. Generally, sterling silver and fine silver items fetch higher prices than silverplate. However, the maker, type and condition of a tray will also impact its value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also perform a valuation for you. Shop an assortment of silver trays on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The best way to tell if a tray is pure silver depends on what you mean by pure. It is very unlikely that any tray would be made of 100% pure silver. Generally, the highest purity of silver used to produce serveware is fine silver, which is 99.9% pure silver but still contains trace amounts of other metals. Sterling silver is much more commonly used to make trays and is 92.5% pure. To find out if your tray is made of fine silver, look for hallmarks that indicate its materials. Different countries employ varying silver hallmark systems, so research the marking using trusted online resources on your tray to determine its meaning. Alternatively, if by pure you mean solid silver that isn't plated, try placing a magnet near your tray. A strong attraction indicates that your tray features a thin layer of silver plating over a magnetic base metal. Should you need assistance identifying your tray, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can help you with the process. Find a wide range of silver trays on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Yes, some silver trays are worth something. If your tray is solid silver rather than silver plate, you can sell it on the scrap market and get the going rate for sterling or fine silver precious metals. Some trays may be worth more due to their age, style, maker and condition. Some makers that collectors often focus on include Georg Jensen, Tiffany & Co., Cristofle, Buccellati, Reed & Barton and Gorham. To get a rough idea of how much your tray may be worth, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of silver trays.