Are silver trays worth anything?

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.

How can you tell if a tray is pure silver?

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.

How do I know if a silver tray is valuable?

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.

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Designed By Sybil Connolly For Tiffany & Co Set Of Three Porcelain Nesting Trays

$380 / set

H 1.5 in W 7.63 in D 7.63 in

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Set of three porcelain basket weave nesting trays/low bowls designed by Irish Fashion Designer Sybil Connolly for Tiffany & Co. The largest is 7 5/8" x 7 5/8", second is 6 5/8" x 6 5...

Category

Late 20th Century Irish Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Zelouf & Bell, "Temple, " Serving Tray, Ireland, 2018

Price Upon Request

H 1 in W 18 in D 13 in

Zelouf & Bell, "Temple, " Serving Tray, Ireland, 2018

By Zelouf + Bell

Located in New York, NY

This cocktail tray is handmade from luxurious materials in our Irish workshop, featuring polished aluminium handles and a hand rubbed satin lacquer finish, inlaid discreetly with Z+B...

Category

2010s Irish Serving Pieces

Materials

Aluminum

Zelouf & Bell, Kiku, Lacquered Serving Tray, Ireland, 2018

Price Upon Request

H 1.5 in W 17.5 in D 9.5 in

Zelouf & Bell, Kiku, Lacquered Serving Tray, Ireland, 2018

By Zelouf + Bell

Located in New York, NY

This charming serving tray Kiku, is covered in a bright arrangement of vivid, playful flowers. It is an incredible work of art, an example of the craftsmanship for which the Irish fu...

Category

2010s Irish Serving Pieces

Materials

Aluminum

Zelouf & Bell, Kiku, Lacquered Serving Tray, Ireland, 2020

Price Upon Request

H 1.5 in W 17.5 in D 1.5 in

Zelouf & Bell, Kiku, Lacquered Serving Tray, Ireland, 2020

By Zelouf + Bell

Located in New York, NY

This charming serving tray Kiku, a lacquered side table with aluminum legs, is covered in a bright arrangement of vivid, playful flowers. It is an incredible work of art, an example ...

Category

2010s Irish Serving Pieces

Materials

Aluminum

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George III Irish Cuban Mahogany Tray Top Silver Table

Unavailable

H 27.25 in W 29.5 in D 20 in

George III Irish Cuban Mahogany Tray Top Silver Table

Located in Knutsford, GB

A Fine George II Irish Cuban mahogany tray top silver table of compact dimensions.

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Irish Mahogany Silver Table

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 21.66 in

18th Century Irish Mahogany Silver Table

Located in Dublin, IE

An Irish Mahogany cabriole leg silver table with carved Trifid feet. Circa 1740.

Category

Antique 1740s Irish Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George 111 Irish Silver Counter Tray dated circa 1770 Assayed In Dublin

Unavailable

H 0.5 in Dm 4.75 in

Antique George 111 Irish Silver Counter Tray dated circa 1770 Assayed In Dublin

By Matthew West

Located in London, GB

Antique George 111 Irish Silver Counter Tray dated circa 1770 Assayed In Dublin This heavy gauge beautiful dish is made by Matthew West a prolific Dublin maker.

Category

Antique 1770s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

George II Irish Carved Mahogany Silver Table

Unavailable

H 28 in W 32.75 in D 22.5 in

George II Irish Carved Mahogany Silver Table

Located in Knutsford, GB

A fine George II Irish mahogany silver table. The tray top with a lipped outer edge and re-entrant corners.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George III Center Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Irish Silver Tray

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19th Century Irish Silver Tray

Located in Southampton, NY

Irish Silver Tray with Strap Work Border

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

George II Irish Sterling Silver Tray, 1735

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H 0.75 in W 15 in D 10.5 in

George II Irish Sterling Silver Tray, 1735

Located in Astoria, NY

George II Irish sterling silver serving tray, struck to underside with maker's marks of Robert Calderwood, Dublin, 1735, date mark indistinct, and "No. 8" and scratch weight "39.4" e...

Category

Antique 18th Century George II Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Irish Silver Plated Oval Twin Handled Tray W. Gibson, 1870

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H 1.97 in W 25.2 in D 14.57 in

Antique Irish Silver Plated Oval Twin Handled Tray W. Gibson, 1870

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful antique Irish oval silver-plated twin handled tray W. Gibson & Son, Belfast, circa 1870 in date.

Category

Antique 1870s Northern Irish Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Irish George I Georgian Silver Snuffer Tray Dublin 1726 Pin Trinket Pen

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H 0.4 in W 3.08 in D 7.09 in

Antique Irish George I Georgian Silver Snuffer Tray Dublin 1726 Pin Trinket Pen

Located in London, GB

The centre of the Tray shows a small silver crest. Perfect as a Pen Tray or Trinket Tray.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Irish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Solid Silver Tray Salver (47cm) - Georgian Irish Robert W Smith 1831

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H 2.17 in Dm 18.51 in

Antique Solid Silver Tray Salver (47cm) - Georgian Irish Robert W Smith 1831

Located in London, GB

We are delighted to offer this magnificent Georgian solid silver Irish tray/footed salver with the marks of Robert W Smith, Dublin 1831.

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Rococo Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Irish George I Georgian Silver Snuffer Tray Dublin 1726 Pin Trinket Pen

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H 0.4 in W 3.08 in D 7.09 in

Antique Irish George I Georgian Silver Snuffer Tray Dublin 1726 Pin Trinket Pen

Located in London, GB

The centre shows a small silver crest. perfect as a Pen Tray or Trinket Tray.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Irish George I Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Irish Georgian Inlaid Oval Tray

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H 17 in W 23.5 in D 1.25 in

Irish Georgian Inlaid Oval Tray

Located in Greenwich, CT

Lovely Irish 18th Century oval tray, the raised lip with chevron inlay, surrounding a cross banded rosewood border, double band of chevron stringing surrounding a bird's eye maple ba...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Serving Pieces

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood, Boxwood, Ebony, Birdseye Maple, Harewood

Antique Silver Plate Round Footed Serving Tray

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H 1 in Dm 8 in

Antique Silver Plate Round Footed Serving Tray

Located in Toronto, ON

An antique silver plate round footed serving tray by Sorley Glasgow.

Category

Early 20th Century Irish Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Tray West & Son Jewelery Dublin, 1894-1895

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H 3.55 in W 27.96 in D 18.51 in

Silver Tray West & Son Jewelery Dublin, 1894-1895

By West & Son

Located in Milano, IT

Large silver tray engraved and chiseled on the large cable with repeated and plant motifs. Perforated and chiseled brim with a repeated vegetable theme. Chiselled side grips. Trader'...

Category

Antique 1890s Irish Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Fine Irish Arts & Crafts Pewter Shamrock Design Tray Folk Art

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H 14.18 in W 20.08 in D 1.19 in

Fine Irish Arts & Crafts Pewter Shamrock Design Tray Folk Art

Located in London, GB

Irish Arts & crafts Folk Art Pewter Shamrock design tray A Fine Irish Arts and crafts serving tray with hammered and chased shamrock designs Rare One of a kind piece Period 1930`s ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Irish Arts and Crafts Serving Pieces

Materials

Pewter

Sterling Silver Oval Serving Tray Engraved Wreaths of Holly C 1860

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H 17 in W 27.5 in D 1.5 in

Sterling Silver Oval Serving Tray Engraved Wreaths of Holly C 1860

Located in Houston, TX

Exceptional sterling tray, perfect for the season. Circular design of holly and berries Decorate this rare and beautiful piece.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Northern Irish Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Irish Red Walnut Tray Top Silver Table

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H 28.5 in W 30 in D 19 in

Irish Red Walnut Tray Top Silver Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

A finely carved and rare early 19th century Irish red walnut side table with lions paw feet and cabriole legs. This table looks provincial and was most probably made for a wealthy fa...

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Tray Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

19th Century Irish, Mahogany Tray

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H 3 in W 23.75 in D 19.5 in

19th Century Irish, Mahogany Tray

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Irish, Mahogany Tray

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Platters and Serveware

Materials

Mahogany

George II Irish Cuban mahogany tray top silver table

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H 28.5 in W 30 in D 20 in

George II Irish Cuban mahogany tray top silver table

Located in Knutsford, GB

A fine George II Irish Cuban mahogany tray top silver table of compact dimensions.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Irish Bed Tray

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H 7.75 in W 25.5 in D 13.25 in

19th Century Irish Bed Tray

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Irish,Mahogany Bed Tray With Articulated top

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Platters and Serveware

Materials

Mahogany

Waterford Polish Stainless Rectangular Serving Tray with Leather Handles

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H 2.5 in W 12.5 in D 18.5 in

Waterford Polish Stainless Rectangular Serving Tray with Leather Handles

By Marquis by Waterford

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Waterford polish stainless rectangular serving tray with leather handles. Marquis Waterford Size: 18.5" W x 12.5" D x 2.5" H.

Category

20th Century Northern Irish Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Chrome

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Designed By Sybil Connolly For Tiffany & Co Set Of Three Porcelain Flower Pots

$365 / set

H 3.75 in W 5 in D 5 in

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Set of three small basketweave porcelain flower pots designed by Irish fashion designer Sybil Connolly for Tiffany & Co. They are in perfect condition.

Category

Late 20th Century Irish Victorian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Porcelain

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Irish Silver Tray For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Irish silver tray for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and silver, every Irish silver tray was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an Irish silver tray, we have 15 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Irish silver tray — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right Irish silver tray, those designed in Georgian and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Zelouf + Bell and Marquis by Waterford each produced at least one beautiful Irish silver tray that is worth considering.

How Much is an Irish Silver Tray?

Prices for an Irish silver tray can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $175 and can go as high as $27,320, while the average can fetch as much as $3,474.

Questions About Irish Silver Tray

Are silver trays worth anything?
1 Answer
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.
How can you tell if a tray is pure silver?
1 Answer
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.
How do I know if a silver tray is valuable?
1 Answer
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.

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