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rare Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver 27 oz Tray 1955
rare Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver 27 oz Tray 1955

rare Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver 27 oz Tray 1955

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a fine circa 1955 sterling silver tray by Hector Aguilar, of Taxco, Mexico, with

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Sanborns Sterling Silver Demi-Tasse Coffee Set and Tray
A Sanborns Sterling Silver Demi-Tasse Coffee Set and Tray

A Sanborns Sterling Silver Demi-Tasse Coffee Set and Tray

Located in Vancouver, BC

handled oval tray made by the famous Sanborns firm in Mexico City. Fully hallmarked on bases. Embossed

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Los Castillo Sterling Silver Malachite/Azurite Footed Tray 1955
Los Castillo Sterling Silver Malachite/Azurite Footed Tray 1955

Los Castillo Sterling Silver Malachite/Azurite Footed Tray 1955

Located in New York, NY

& malachite tray by Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. The footed tray has a well and two (2) 1 inch wide by 6 1/2

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Serving Pieces

Materials

Malachite

S. de la Serna Sterling Silver Tea Set, 6 Pcs and Tray, circa 1950s
S. de la Serna Sterling Silver Tea Set, 6 Pcs and Tray, circa 1950s

S. de la Serna Sterling Silver Tea Set, 6 Pcs and Tray, circa 1950s

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

S. de la Serna sterling silver tea set with tray in very good to excellent condition, there are

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tray by los Castillo
Tray by los Castillo

Tray by los Castillo

Located in Mexico City, DF

Fabulous tray by los hermanos Castillo, made in Taxco México ca. 1960s, made in copper, brass and

Category

20th Century Mexican Platters and Serveware

Materials

Copper, Brass, Silver Plate

William Spratling Sterling Tray
William Spratling Sterling Tray

William Spratling Sterling Tray

By William Spratling

Located in New York, NY

An ovoid tray with two scrolled handles by William Spratling (1900-1967). The small sterling silver

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mixed-Metal Round Tray
Mixed-Metal Round Tray

Mixed-Metal Round Tray

By Los Castillo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This large scale mixed-metal tray dates to the 1950s-1960s and is in the manner of Los Castillo of

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass, Copper

Emilia Castillo Tray with Jaguar
Emilia Castillo Tray with Jaguar

Emilia Castillo Tray with Jaguar

Located in New York, NY

A handhammered tray by Emilia Castillo accented by a reclining jaguar on the upper rim. The jaguar

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Los Castillo Handmade Silverplate Rectangular Tray
Los Castillo Handmade Silverplate Rectangular Tray

Los Castillo Handmade Silverplate Rectangular Tray

By Los Castillo

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a contemporary silverplate tray by Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. Entirely

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Los Castillo Married Metals Serving Tray
Large Los Castillo Married Metals Serving Tray

Large Los Castillo Married Metals Serving Tray

By Los Castillo

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a large serving tray by Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. Hand-wrought tray is an

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper

Don Shoemaker Tropical Wood Tray
Don Shoemaker Tropical Wood Tray

Don Shoemaker Tropical Wood Tray

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc

Don Shoemaker tropical wood tray.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Tableware

Materials

Wood

Los Castillo Mixed Metal Tray
Los Castillo Mixed Metal Tray

Los Castillo Mixed Metal Tray

By Los Castillo

Located in Fulton, CA

Abstract geometric design in this mixed metal Los Castillo tray. Copper, brass and silver plate.

Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Copper, Brass, Silver Plate

1970s Oversized Brass Tray
1970s Oversized Brass Tray

1970s Oversized Brass Tray

Located in Richmond, VA

Listed is a stunning, oversized, 1970s solid-brass tray with heavy detailing along the rim and

Category

20th Century Mexican Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Emilia Castillo Silverplate Large Hammered Centerpiece Tray
Emilia Castillo Silverplate Large Hammered Centerpiece Tray

Emilia Castillo Silverplate Large Hammered Centerpiece Tray

By Emilia Castillo

Located in New York, NY

, Mexico, the very large tray featuring a central area of handhammered copper, with stylized and curved

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Centerpieces

Los Castillo Silverplate & Azur Malachite Inlay Desk Tray
Los Castillo Silverplate & Azur Malachite Inlay Desk Tray

Los Castillo Silverplate & Azur Malachite Inlay Desk Tray

By Los Castillo

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a circa 1980 silver plate tray by Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. A rectangular

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Spratling Sterling Dice Motif Cigarette Tray 1940
Rare Spratling Sterling Dice Motif Cigarette Tray 1940

Rare Spratling Sterling Dice Motif Cigarette Tray 1940

By William Spratling

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1940-44 sterling silver flip lid ash tray by William

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mixed Metal Tray - Los Castillos
Mixed Metal Tray - Los Castillos

Mixed Metal Tray - Los Castillos

Located in New York, NY

Squared oval tray formed of four triangles of bronze, white bronze, brass and copper meeting in a

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Serving Pieces

large Los Castillo Handwrought Silverplate Scalloped Tray 1990
large Los Castillo Handwrought Silverplate Scalloped Tray 1990

large Los Castillo Handwrought Silverplate Scalloped Tray 1990

By Los Castillo

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a tray by Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. Handwrought scalloped tray with lapis

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Los Castillo Mixed Metals Serving Tray
Los Castillo Mixed Metals Serving Tray

Los Castillo Mixed Metals Serving Tray

By Los Castillo

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a mixed metals tray by Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico, comprising a fusion of

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Serving Pieces

LAPIS LAZULI CORAL CASTILLO CREAMER SUGAR TRAY SPOON
LAPIS LAZULI CORAL CASTILLO CREAMER SUGAR TRAY SPOON

LAPIS LAZULI CORAL CASTILLO CREAMER SUGAR TRAY SPOON

Located in New York, NY

cover and spoon and tray by Emilia Castillo, of Taxco, Mexico, the spoon with lapis lazuli and coral

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Tableware

Emilia Castillo Silverplate Serving Tray Frog & Lily Pad Handles
Emilia Castillo Silverplate Serving Tray Frog & Lily Pad Handles

Emilia Castillo Silverplate Serving Tray Frog & Lily Pad Handles

By Emilia Castillo

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a circa 1990 serving tray by Emilia Castillo of Taxco, Mexico, hammered all over

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Hector Aguilar Hand Wrought Sterling Tray
Large Hector Aguilar Hand Wrought Sterling Tray

Large Hector Aguilar Hand Wrought Sterling Tray

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a very simple and elegant tray by one of Mexico's Silver Masters, Hector Aguilar.

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Platters and Serveware

"Zig Zag" Tray by Don Shoemaker
"Zig Zag" Tray by Don Shoemaker

"Zig Zag" Tray by Don Shoemaker

Located in Mexico City, DF

Zig Zag tray by Don Shoemaker

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Serving Pieces

Los Castillo Mixed Metal Tray
Los Castillo Mixed Metal Tray

Los Castillo Mixed Metal Tray

Located in New York, NY

A rounded oblong serving tray of five fused metals - copper, brass, bronze, aluminum, paktong

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass, Copper, Bronze, Aluminum

Tropical Solid Wood "ADN" Serving Tray
Tropical Solid Wood "ADN" Serving Tray

Tropical Solid Wood "ADN" Serving Tray

Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo

A series of turned trays designed in a perfect circle with two open handles. An expression of the

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Hardwood

Brass Tray with mosaic inlay - S. Teran
Brass Tray with mosaic inlay - S. Teran

Brass Tray with mosaic inlay - S. Teran

By Salvador Teran

Located in Mexico City, DF

This beautiful hand wrought tray in the form of a chile has a composition of glass mosaics in two

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

William Spratling Company Large Decorative Pewter Tray
William Spratling Company Large Decorative Pewter Tray

William Spratling Company Large Decorative Pewter Tray

Located in Southfield, MI

Large and barely used decorative serving tray from the workshop of noted silversmith William

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Platters and Serveware

Fine Laminated Rosewood Serving Tray by Don Shoemaker
Fine Laminated Rosewood Serving Tray by Don Shoemaker

Fine Laminated Rosewood Serving Tray by Don Shoemaker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an exquisite tray by the renowned Mexican furniture designer, Don Shoemaker. It is in

Category

20th Century Mexican Serving Pieces

Materials

Rosewood

Emilia Castillo Silverplate Serving Tray Frog & Lily Pad Handles
Emilia Castillo Silverplate Serving Tray Frog & Lily Pad Handles

Emilia Castillo Silverplate Serving Tray Frog & Lily Pad Handles

By Emilia Castillo

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a circa 1990 serving tray by Emilia Castillo of Taxco, Mexico, hammered all over

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Serving Pieces

Materials

Malachite

Set of Brass and Ceramic Inlay Trays by Pepe Mendoza
Set of Brass and Ceramic Inlay Trays by Pepe Mendoza

Set of Brass and Ceramic Inlay Trays by Pepe Mendoza

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful set of accessory dishes includes two shallow brass trays each inlaid with turquoise

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Serving Bowls

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Los Castillo Handwrought 1950's Silver, Copper & Brass Dish Tray (Signed)
Los Castillo Handwrought 1950's Silver, Copper & Brass Dish Tray (Signed)

Los Castillo Handwrought 1950's Silver, Copper & Brass Dish Tray (Signed)

By Los Castillo

Located in San Diego, CA

Hallmarks read: "Los Castillo Taxco" "Made in Mexico. handwrought circa 1955 married metals

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Brass

Mexican Sterling Silver Tray by Sanborns
Mexican Sterling Silver Tray by Sanborns

Mexican Sterling Silver Tray by Sanborns

By Sanborns

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

This piece is a midcentury, sterling silver serving tray by Sanborns, Mexico. When Frank

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tray, Silvered Copper with Onyx,  Los Castillo, Mexico, circa 1950
Tray, Silvered Copper with Onyx,  Los Castillo, Mexico, circa 1950

Tray, Silvered Copper with Onyx, Los Castillo, Mexico, circa 1950

By Los Castillo

Located in Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc

. Forged entirely of copper, the tray's steep curves form the body of a floating swan. The swan's body and

Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Geometric Mixed Metal Tray, Los Castillo Taxco, Mexico, 1950
Geometric Mixed Metal Tray, Los Castillo Taxco, Mexico, 1950

Geometric Mixed Metal Tray, Los Castillo Taxco, Mexico, 1950

By Taxco, Los Castillo

Located in San Miguel De Allende, Guanajuato

This stunning tray is inlaid with silver, brass, bronze and copper in a geometric pattern. It is

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver, Brass, Bronze, Copper

Los Castillo Silver Plate Butterfly Motif Tray
Los Castillo Silver Plate Butterfly Motif Tray

Los Castillo Silver Plate Butterfly Motif Tray

By Los Castillo

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a silver plate tray by Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. Rectangular tray decorated

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Mixed-Metals Serving Dish/Tray by Los Castillo, Taxco, Mexico, circa 1960
Mixed-Metals Serving Dish/Tray by Los Castillo, Taxco, Mexico, circa 1960

Mixed-Metals Serving Dish/Tray by Los Castillo, Taxco, Mexico, circa 1960

By Los Castillo

Located in Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc

three compartmentalized sections are melded in silver. Signed Los Castillo, Taxco, hand-wrought. In

Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Jade, Brass, Copper, Silver

Los Castillo Silver plate Malachite Leaf Tray
Los Castillo Silver plate Malachite Leaf Tray

Los Castillo Silver plate Malachite Leaf Tray

By Los Castillo

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a silver plate tray by Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. Rectangular tray decorated

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Los Castillo Silver Plate and Malachite Oval Tray
Los Castillo Silver Plate and Malachite Oval Tray

Los Castillo Silver Plate and Malachite Oval Tray

By Los Castillo

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a silver plate tray by Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. Oval tray decorated with

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Emilia Castillo Silver Plate Handmade Serving Tray Frog Motifs
Emilia Castillo Silver Plate Handmade Serving Tray Frog Motifs

Emilia Castillo Silver Plate Handmade Serving Tray Frog Motifs

By Emilia Castillo

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a handmade silver plate serving tray by Emilia Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. Entirely

Category

1990s Mexican Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Los Castillo Silverplate Handmade Square Tray
Los Castillo Silverplate Handmade Square Tray

Los Castillo Silverplate Handmade Square Tray

By Los Castillo

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a contemporary silverplate tray by Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. Entirely

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Los Castillo Mixed Metal Copper Tray
Los Castillo Mixed Metal Copper Tray

Los Castillo Mixed Metal Copper Tray

By Los Castillo

Located in Fulton, CA

A modernist, handcrafted, mixed metal tray by Los Castillo, Taxco, Mexico.

Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Copper, Silver

"Zig Zag" Tray by Don Shoemaker
"Zig Zag" Tray by Don Shoemaker

"Zig Zag" Tray by Don Shoemaker

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in New York, NY

"Zig Zag" tray by Don Shoemaker. Small tropical wooden tray with its original varnish and Don

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood

Merida Jaspe Rose Marble Tray Set
Merida Jaspe Rose Marble Tray Set

Merida Jaspe Rose Marble Tray Set

Located in Dallas, TX

. The trays are hand-carved from Mexican Jaspe Rose Marble, boasting a rose color mix with thin red and

Category

2010s Mexican Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

Los Castillo Silverplate Apple Form Sugar and Creamer with Tray
Los Castillo Silverplate Apple Form Sugar and Creamer with Tray

Los Castillo Silverplate Apple Form Sugar and Creamer with Tray

By Los Castillo

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a contemporary silverplate sugar & creamer set by Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Hand-Wrought Married Metals Tray by Los Castillo "SATURDAY SALE"
Hand-Wrought Married Metals Tray by Los Castillo "SATURDAY SALE"

Hand-Wrought Married Metals Tray by Los Castillo "SATURDAY SALE"

By Los Castillo

Located in Denver, CO

Modernist hand wrought married metals tray depicting abstract figures in copper brass and silver by

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass, Copper, Silver

Don Shoemaker Exotic Wood Inlaid Serving/Cocktail Tray
Don Shoemaker Exotic Wood Inlaid Serving/Cocktail Tray

Don Shoemaker Exotic Wood Inlaid Serving/Cocktail Tray

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Denver, CO

Serving tray by Don Shoemaker adorned with exotic tropical woods in a nice geometric pattern.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Talavera Hand Painted Ceramic Catchall Tray
Vintage Talavera Hand Painted Ceramic Catchall Tray

Vintage Talavera Hand Painted Ceramic Catchall Tray

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Vintage Talavera hand painted ceramic catchall tray. Blue and green with brown accents depicting

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Bohemian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Goatskin Parchment and Brass Serving Tray, Attributed to Arturo Pani
Goatskin Parchment and Brass Serving Tray, Attributed to Arturo Pani

Goatskin Parchment and Brass Serving Tray, Attributed to Arturo Pani

By Arturo Pani

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful lacquered goatskin parchment service tray with brass handles. Attributed to Arturo Pani

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Don Shoemaker Parquetry Service Tray, Made in Tropical Woods
Don Shoemaker Parquetry Service Tray, Made in Tropical Woods

Don Shoemaker Parquetry Service Tray, Made in Tropical Woods

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Mexico City, D.F.

Small tropical wooden tray with its original varnish and Don Shoemaker decal studio label. Made

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Hand Crafted Los Castillo Mixed Metal Tray
Hand Crafted Los Castillo Mixed Metal Tray

Hand Crafted Los Castillo Mixed Metal Tray

By Los Castillo

Located in Fulton, CA

, brass and silver plate. Could make a nice jewelry, trinket or key tray.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass, Copper

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Mexican Silver Tray For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Mexican silver tray you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Mexican silver tray — often made from metal, wood and silver — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a Mexican silver tray, we have 109 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Mexican silver tray — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Mexican silver tray is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Mexican silver tray has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Don S. Shoemaker, Senal and Los Castillo are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mexican Silver Tray?

Prices for a Mexican silver tray start at $95 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $825.

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 Mexican Silver Tray
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mexican silver is sometimes called plata, which is the Spanish word for silver. Pieces produced in the area surrounding the village of Taxco are usually referred to as Taxco silver. You'll find a variety of Mexican silver jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Mexican silver is generally considered to be of good quality. Most Mexican silver is 925 sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% base metal. Sterling silver has a visually appealing color and luster and resists scratching and tarnishing. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Mexican silver jewelry.
  • 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.