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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

Japanese Grape Tray
Located in Tampa, FL
An iron Japanese grape tray. The grape leaves depicted in this tray are beautifully executed and
Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Iron

Japanese Grape Tray
Japanese Grape Tray
$375
H 0.75 in W 10 in D 10 in
Japanese Silver Massive Tea & Coffee Service on Tray, circa 1900
By Samurai Shokai
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century Japanese solid silver massive eight-piece tea & coffee service on tray
Category

20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Japanese Handpainted Serving Tray
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Handpainted antique Japanese floral multicolor serving tray.
Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood

Japanese Arita Porcelain Tray 'Pliage'
By Hands On Design, Denis Guidone
Located in Milan, IT
This tray is designed by Denis Guidone and handmade in Japan by Risogama for Hands on Design, a
Category

2010s Japanese Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Japanese Solid Silver Tea & Coffee Service On Tray, c.1900
By Arthur & Bond
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique stunning and exceptional early-20th Century Japanese solid silver siz piece tea and coffee
Category

20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

English Japanned Round Tray
Located in New York, NY
English Japanned round tray. Antique papier maché japanned round tray with courtly figures in a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Serving Pieces

Materials

Paper

English Japanned Round Tray
English Japanned Round Tray
$300
H 0.63 in Dm 8.13 in
Japanese Vintage Plate "Obon Tray"
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
It is an obon tray that was used around the early show era.
Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Tableware

Materials

Wood

Japanese Vintage Plate "Obon Tray"
Japanese Vintage Plate "Obon Tray"
$380
H 0.79 in Dm 10.63 in
Makuzu Kozan Modern Japanese Ceramic Tray
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Beautiful pale green ceramic tray featuring white lilies. It is signed on the base by Miyagawa
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Japanese Solid Silver Coffee Set On Tray, Arthur & Bond, c.1900
By Arthur & Bond
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Japanese Meiji period, solid silver coffee set with sugar tongs on wood
Category

20th Century Japanese Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Old Japanese bamboo woven tray/20th century/Hand-woven tray/MINGEI
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old bamboo tray made in Japan around the 20th century. Japan has had a deep connection
Category

20th Century Japanese Taisho Barware

Materials

Bamboo

2 Vintage Dining, Serving, Food Tray, Sushi, Japan, Asian Art, Sterling Silver
Located in Berlin, DE
Two sets of vintage dining, serving, food tray, japan, china, Asian art, sterling silver. Tray
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

2 Vintage Dining, Serving, Food Tray, Sushi, Japan, Asian Art, Sterling Silver
2 Vintage Dining, Serving, Food Tray, Sushi, Japan, Asian Art, Sterling Silver
$2,390 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.19 in W 17.52 in D 12.01 in
Japanese Teak Wood Tray Modern Minimalist
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Japanese teak serving tray, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Teak, Wood

Japanese Teak Wood Tray Modern Minimalist
Japanese Teak Wood Tray Modern Minimalist
$425
H 1 in W 19.94 in D 11.32 in
Japanese Tray, in Bamboo, 1970, Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This tray is in bamboo. It has been made in Japan in the 1970's. It is in brown color.
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Serving Pieces

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Tray, in Bamboo, 1970, Brown Color
Japanese Tray, in Bamboo, 1970, Brown Color
$430 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.58 in W 22.05 in D 9.85 in
Bentwood Teak & Cane Tray, Japan, 1960's
By Dansk, Aomine Shigemichi 1, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bentwood Teak & Cane Tray, Japan, 1960's.
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Cane, Teak, Plywood

Bentwood Teak & Cane Tray, Japan, 1960's
Bentwood Teak & Cane Tray, Japan, 1960's
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
H 0.75 in W 14.75 in D 6 in
Wonderful Japanese Tray in Wood Early 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Wonderful Japanese Tray in Wood Early 20th Century. This is a wonderful early 20th century medium
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood

Wonderful Japanese Tray in Wood Early 20th Century
Wonderful Japanese Tray in Wood Early 20th Century
$1,045
H 0.4 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in
1960s JAL Serving Tray Bent Plywood Teak Japan
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents: 1960s Japanese Tray Teak Bentwood JAL stamped Made in Japan Bent plywood teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Teak, Plywood

1960s Japanese Bent Plywood Sectioned Teak Service Tray
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Bent plywood Service Tray Sectioned Teak compartments Stamped Amthor Imports Japan Good
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Teak, Plywood

Old Japanese Pine Tray/1868-1920/Confectionery Container
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old pine tray made in Japan. Japan has had a long history of tea culture, and trays like
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Serving Pieces

Materials

Pine

English 19th Century Japanned Lacquer Tray
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning papier mache tray from England, 19th century, with “Japanned” black lacquer and parcel
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

Materials

Lacquer, Paint, Paper

English 19th Century Japanned Lacquer Tray
English 19th Century Japanned Lacquer Tray
$1,200
H 22.63 in W 29.88 in D 1.25 in
Antique Japanese wooden Hokkaido Ainu tray / early 20th century/MINGEI
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We'd like to introduce a rare item to you. This is an "ita tray," a traditional wooden tray used by
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tableware

Materials

Wood

Large Japanese Papier-Mâché Tray with Geisha Scene Meiji Period
Located in Tampa, FL
A striking and unusually large Japanese papier-mâché tray dating to the Meiji period circa turn of
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Old Japanese mulberry tray/Showa era/20th century/Beautiful wood grain
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Introducing a rectangular tray made of mulberry wood from the Showa period in Japan. This gem was
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Tableware

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Miniature Meiji Soya Tray for Sushi, Signed, circa 1900
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative and curious ceramic Meiji vessel designed and manufactured in Japan in the 19th century
Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Pottery

Kuniyaki Tea Bowls and Tray Set After Nonomura Ninsei Japan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Kuniyaki Tea Bowls and Tray Set After Nonomura Ninsei Japan. Kuniyaki tea bowls set, after
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Copper Alloyr Tray / 1800-1900 / Gong / Wabi-Sabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
being used, it was diverted from its use as a gong to its use as a tray or pot. In Japan, such tools are
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Tableware

Materials

Copper

Vintage Kazu Yoneda (1949-) Japanese Ceramic Tray Painted Blue, Black and Gold
Located in Morristown, NJ
Kazu Yoneda (1949-), Japanese. A ceramic tray, signed and labeled on underside. The tray has a
Category

1990s Japanese Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1940's Rare Art Deco Japan Salt Pepper Shakers with Tray & Sugar Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful unique art deco Chrome serving set tray holder salt & pepper shakers with sugar holder
Category

20th Century Japanese Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Chrome

10 Hand Painted Game Birds Floral Motif Individual Wood Serving Trays Japan 1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand Painted petite serving or vanity trays in a Venetian style from Japan C1965. 10 are
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

19th Century English Regency Papier-mâché Chinoiserie Japanned Tray
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century Regency papier-mâché chinoiserie tray. In addition to the lovely pen-work
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Tableware

Materials

Wood

Interesting Black and Cobalt Blue Japanned Lacquered Tray
Located in Montreal, QC
Interesting black japanned rectangular tray with unusual cobalt blue and gilt decoration.
Category

Antique 19th Century British Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood

Shigemichi Aomine Bentwood Teak Tray for N.C.C., Japan, c.1960
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Shigemichi Aomine Bentwood Teak Tray for N.C.C., Japan, c.1960.
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Teak, Bentwood

Shigemichi Aomine Bentwood Teak Tray for N.C.C., Japan, c.1960
Shigemichi Aomine Bentwood Teak Tray for N.C.C., Japan, c.1960
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
H 0.5 in W 12.5 in D 12.38 in
Vintage Set of 4 Japanese Trays Arita Sometsuke Blue White Birds Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of one rectangular tray and 3 smaller square trays features a traditional Arita style
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Antique Momo Dishes, Japanese, Serving Tray, Meiji, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique momo dishes. A Japanese, bronzed serving tray, dating to the late
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

A French Japanism Orientalist Mixed-Metal Peacock Centerpiece/Tray, by E. Cornu
By Eugène Cornu
Located in New York, NY
A Marvelous and Quite Unusual French Japanism Orientalist Mixed-Metal Peacock-Form Centerpiece/Tray
Category

Antique 1880s French Japonisme Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu, Silver Leaf

Vintage Geisha Painted 21-Piece Japanese Footed Tea Set and Lacquer Serving Tray
Located in Lomita, CA
pitcher, a matching salt shaker, a scenic scalloped dish, and a Japanese lacquer serving tray adorned with
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Japanese Arita Imari Blue and White Serving Trays Platters
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of rectangular porcelain serving platters or trays feature asymmetrical, organic
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Mid 20th Century Japanese Brass and Walnut Coffee Serving Set and Tray
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid 20th century Japanese brass and walnut coffee serving set and tray. This set of four shows off
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Japanese Celadon & Blue Fish Shaped Serving Tray
Located in North Salem, NY
Lovely Old Japanese Celadon & Blue Fish Shaped Serving Tray. circa 1840.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Japanese Celadon & Blue Fish Shaped Serving Tray
19th Century Japanese Celadon & Blue Fish Shaped Serving Tray
$888 Sale Price
25% Off
H 2 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Chinoiserie Serving Tray, Oriental, Japanned, Afternoon Tea, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique Chinoiserie serving tray. An Oriental, Japanned afternoon tea platter
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Asian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Other

Pair Miya Japan Porcelain Sushi Serving Plates Trays Green Beige Bamboo Décor
Located in Miami, FL
Miya Japan Pair of Porcelain Serving Trays or rectangle Plates for Sushi. Made in Japan circa 1980
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Art Deco Style Serving Tray with Japanese Cherry Blossoms
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant serving tray features Japanese cherry blossom scenes painted on glass and art deco
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Paint

Art Deco Style Serving Tray with Japanese Cherry Blossoms
Art Deco Style Serving Tray with Japanese Cherry Blossoms
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.13 in W 10.38 in D 19.25 in
French 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer And Ormolu Tray; Bointaburet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very unique and highly detailed French 19th century Meiji period Japanese Lacquer and Ormolu Tray
Category

Antique 19th Century French Centerpieces

Materials

Ormolu

Japanese Sterling Silver Pan Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese sterling silver pan tray Meiji Period (1868-1912). Stamped Arthur & Bond, Yokohama
Category

Antique Early 1900s Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Japanese Sterling Silver Pan Tray
Japanese Sterling Silver Pan Tray
$1,400
H 2 in W 6.38 in D 4.38 in
Chinoiserie Hand Painted Papier Mâché Japanned Florentine Drink Serving Tray
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fine chinoiserie japanned serving tray with a floral and figurative motif. This beautiful tray
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

Materials

Paint, Paper

Japanese Lacquer Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hailing from illustrious Meiji-period Japan, this lacquer tray showcases the mastery of Japanese
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Silver

Japanese Lacquer Tray
Japanese Lacquer Tray
$19,800
H 2.5 in W 21.25 in D 15.38 in
Japanese Serving Tray Hand Painted Floral Design Pressed Wood, 1950's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1339 Japanese hand painted serving tray.
Category

Vintage 1950s Serving Pieces

Materials

Satinwood, Paint

Japanese Style Tray Attributed to L.-C. Sevin & F. Barbedienne, France, c. 1860
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Louis-Constant Sevin
Located in PARIS, FR
typical lambrequin from Barbedienne’s production. Japan (enamel) France (bronze mount) Louis-Constant
Category

Antique 1860s French Japonisme Centerpieces

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

19th Century English Chinoiserie and Gilt Japanned Tray of the Regency Period
Located in London, GB
Japanned onto tinplated steel, of dished form, with radiused corners and pierced handles, decorated
Category

Antique 19th Century Welsh Chinoiserie Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Tray for Amthor Imports, 1960's
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A walnut tray or charger, partially lacquered in vibrant orange.
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood

Japanese Mixed Metal Silver on Copper Tray with Dragon Motifs
Located in New York, NY
Japanese mixed metal copper and silver two-handled tray, from the late 19th or early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Copper

Maharam Pattern Tray by Scholten & Baijings
By Karimoku New Standard, Scholten & Baijings, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Tray by Scholten & Baijings 002 Poppy Oak with Blocks textile graphic. Made in Japan by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Oak

Maharam Pattern Tray by Scholten & Baijings
Maharam Pattern Tray by Scholten & Baijings
$120 / item
H 13.5 in W 10.5 in D 1.25 in
Memphis Ice Bucket and Trays Post Modern 1980's Lacquer
By George Sowden
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
in Japan by Taste Setter Sigma. Serving trays are 14"x 19.75".
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic, Lacquer

Memphis Ice Bucket and Trays Post Modern 1980's Lacquer
Memphis Ice Bucket and Trays Post Modern 1980's Lacquer
$1,250 / set
H 11.75 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Maharam Pattern Tray Small by Scholten & Baijings
By Karimoku New Standard, Scholten & Baijings, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Tray Small by Scholten & Baijings 001 Zest Oak with blocks textile graphic. Made in Japan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Oak

Maharam Pattern Tray Small by Scholten & Baijings
Maharam Pattern Tray Small by Scholten & Baijings
$105 / item
H 12.25 in W 9.25 in D 1.25 in
Maharam Pattern Tray Large by Scholten & Baijings
By Karimoku New Standard, Maharam, Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Tray Large by Scholten & Baijings 003 Glacier Oak with Blocks textile graphic. Made in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Oak

Maharam Pattern Tray Large by Scholten & Baijings
Maharam Pattern Tray Large by Scholten & Baijings
$135 / item
H 14.75 in W 11.75 in D 1.25 in
Picture frame tray finely crafted in rosewood
Located in Ferndale, MI
Finely crafted tray of criss crossed rosewood strips set in rosewood picture frame style border .
Category

Mid-20th Century American Anglo-Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Rosewood

Picture frame tray finely crafted in rosewood
Picture frame tray finely crafted in rosewood
$550
H 12.5 in W 12.5 in D 1.5 in
Patrick Horsley Handmade Stoneware Abstract Modern Graphic Design Tray Wall Art
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Stoneware tray or wall piece with superb graphic design, created by Patrick Horsley of Portland
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

A Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Sliver Quail Birds Decorative Salt Shaker & Tray
Located in Wembley, GB
Small Silver Birds Vintage Salt and Pepper, Set of 2 w/ Sliver Quail Birds with Tray. Antique
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf

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Japanese Silver Tray For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese silver tray available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and wood, every Japanese silver tray was constructed with great care. Find 62 options for an antique or vintage Japanese silver tray now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese silver tray — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese silver tray made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Japanese silver tray that is appealing in its simplicity, but Konoike, Karimoku New Standard and Maharam produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Japanese Silver Tray?

Prices for a Japanese silver tray can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $65 and can go as high as $77,218, while the average can fetch as much as $1,450.

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 Japanese Silver Tray
  • 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.