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Kayser Engelbert, Sheffield Serving Tray, Art Nouveau, Germany, Late 19th C
Kayser Engelbert, Sheffield Serving Tray, Art Nouveau, Germany, Late 19th C

Kayser Engelbert, Sheffield Serving Tray, Art Nouveau, Germany, Late 19th C

By Kayser Germany

Located in Torino, IT

KAYSER Engelbert Sheffield serving tray Art Nouveau, Jugendstil ORIGIN Köln, Germania

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Sheffield Tray
Sheffield Tray

Sheffield Tray

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in New York, NY

Small round engraved old Sheffield serving tray with embossed leaf and flower border and decorative

Category

Antique 19th Century English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

English Sheffield Engraved Interior Silver Plate Barware Serving Tray
English Sheffield Engraved Interior Silver Plate Barware Serving Tray

English Sheffield Engraved Interior Silver Plate Barware Serving Tray

By Sheffield

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Sheffield Engraved Silver Plate Barware Serving Tray. Meticulously crafted, this tray encapsulates the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

English Sheffield Silver Plate / Engraved Interior Round Serving Tray
English Sheffield Silver Plate / Engraved Interior Round Serving Tray

English Sheffield Silver Plate / Engraved Interior Round Serving Tray

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

/ entertaining experience with this English Sheffield Silver Plate serving tray, a perfect blend of classic

Category

Mid-20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Very Large English Sheffield Footed Silver Plate  High border Serving Tray
Very Large English Sheffield Footed Silver Plate  High border Serving Tray

Very Large English Sheffield Footed Silver Plate High border Serving Tray

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

English Sheffield Footed Silver Plate High Border Serving Tray invites you to celebrate the splendor of

Category

Mid-20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Sheffield Silver-Plate Rectangular Serving Tray
Antique English Sheffield Silver-Plate Rectangular Serving Tray

Antique English Sheffield Silver-Plate Rectangular Serving Tray

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Sheffield silver-plate rectangular serving tray.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

1950s Sheffield Silver Company Crescent Formica Round Serving Tray
1950s Sheffield Silver Company Crescent Formica Round Serving Tray

1950s Sheffield Silver Company Crescent Formica Round Serving Tray

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents By Crescent Formica-Sheffield Silver Co Vintage Round Serving Tray 2 h x 14.5

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Antique English Silver Plated Footed Oval Shape Serving Tray
Antique English Silver Plated Footed Oval Shape Serving Tray

Antique English Silver Plated Footed Oval Shape Serving Tray

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Discover the captivating beauty of our antique English silver-plated footed serving tray with a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

English Silver Plated Oval Shape Hand Decorated Interior Serving Tray
English Silver Plated Oval Shape Hand Decorated Interior Serving Tray

English Silver Plated Oval Shape Hand Decorated Interior Serving Tray

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Elevate your hosting experience with our exquisite English Sheffield silver plated serving tray

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sheffield Reproduction Silver Plated Serving Tray with Grapes & Leaves
Antique Sheffield Reproduction Silver Plated Serving Tray with Grapes & Leaves

Antique Sheffield Reproduction Silver Plated Serving Tray with Grapes & Leaves

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique serving tray was made by an unkwown maker and presumed to have originated from England

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Antique Engraved Sheffield England Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray
Large Antique Engraved Sheffield England Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray

Large Antique Engraved Sheffield England Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large serpentine shaped silver plated serving tray was made in Sheffield England in roughly

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Copper

Antique Sheffield Reproduction Silver Plated Serving Tray with Pierced Surround
Antique Sheffield Reproduction Silver Plated Serving Tray with Pierced Surround

Antique Sheffield Reproduction Silver Plated Serving Tray with Pierced Surround

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large antique silver plated serving tray is signed by an unknown maker and presumed to have

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Old English Sheffield Silver Plate Snuffer Tray / Engraved Interior
Old English Sheffield Silver Plate Snuffer Tray / Engraved Interior

Old English Sheffield Silver Plate Snuffer Tray / Engraved Interior

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

InOld English Sheffield silver plate oval shape small snuffer tray, where artistry meets

Category

Antique 1830s English Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

A Very Fine Georgian Serving Tray in Old Sheffield Plate by Matthew Boulton
A Very Fine Georgian Serving Tray in Old Sheffield Plate by Matthew Boulton

A Very Fine Georgian Serving Tray in Old Sheffield Plate by Matthew Boulton

By Matthew Boulton

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very fine and large early 19th century Georgian 'Old Sheffield Plate' serving tray of oval form

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Large English Silver Round Serving or Drinks Tray with Handles
Large English Silver Round Serving or Drinks Tray with Handles

Large English Silver Round Serving or Drinks Tray with Handles

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome English round serving or drinks tray of fine Sheffield plate silver, featuring two

Category

20th Century English Rococo Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Sheffield Plate

Late Victorian Silver Plated Serving Tray
Late Victorian Silver Plated Serving Tray

Late Victorian Silver Plated Serving Tray

Located in Worcester, GB

Late Victorian Silver Plated Serving Tray Roberts & Belk, Sheffield (R&B), EP, Pattern 5600 A

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Ornate Silver-Plated Engraved Serving Tray
Ornate Silver-Plated Engraved Serving Tray

Ornate Silver-Plated Engraved Serving Tray

Located in Worcester Park, GB

This antique silver-plated tray is a standout piece thanks to its intricate, hand-engraved

Category

Vintage 1950s British Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Sheffield Victorian Ornate Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray
Vintage Sheffield Victorian Ornate Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray

Vintage Sheffield Victorian Ornate Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray

By Sheffield

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Sheffield Victorian Ornate Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Viners Alpha Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray
Vintage Viners Alpha Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray

Vintage Viners Alpha Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray

Located in Sheffield, MA

silver plated serving tray was made in Sheffield England in roughly 1910 in the Edwardian style. This

Category

20th Century Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Enormous Ornate Silverplate Serving Bar Tray dated 1955
Enormous Ornate Silverplate Serving Bar Tray dated 1955

Enormous Ornate Silverplate Serving Bar Tray dated 1955

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Extremely large serving tray with ornate edge and handles. Exceptional detail. Measures 30-1/2

Category

Vintage 1950s English Baroque Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Vintage English Sheffield Silver Plated 10" Round Serving Platter Tray
Vintage English Sheffield Silver Plated 10" Round Serving Platter Tray

Vintage English Sheffield Silver Plated 10" Round Serving Platter Tray

By Sheffield

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage English Sheffield Silver Plated 10" Round Serving Platter Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Edwardian Ellis-Barker Silver Plated Serving Tray

By Ellis Barker

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

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

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Sheffield Victorian Style Silver Plated Rectangular Serving Platter Tray
Vintage Sheffield Victorian Style Silver Plated Rectangular Serving Platter Tray

Vintage Sheffield Victorian Style Silver Plated Rectangular Serving Platter Tray

By Sheffield

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Sheffield Victorian Style Silver Plated Rectangular Serving Platter Tray. Item features

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany & Co. Antique Art Deco Silverplate Serving Tray
Tiffany & Co. Antique Art Deco Silverplate Serving Tray

Tiffany & Co. Antique Art Deco Silverplate Serving Tray

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Art Deco silver soldered serving tray By Tiffany & Co. USA, Circa Late 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Silver-Plated Serving Tray with Monogram
19th Century Silver-Plated Serving Tray with Monogram

19th Century Silver-Plated Serving Tray with Monogram

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exquisite antique French serving tray is a timeless example of 19th-century elegance and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

French Modern Silver-Plated and Mahogany Serving Tray
French Modern Silver-Plated and Mahogany Serving Tray

French Modern Silver-Plated and Mahogany Serving Tray

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Modern Silver-Plated and Mahogany Serving Tray France, Circa 1950s-1960s Unmarked, Style

Category

20th Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Quality antique Victorian silver plated ornate serving tray
Quality antique Victorian silver plated ornate serving tray

Quality antique Victorian silver plated ornate serving tray

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Victorian silver plated ornate serving tray having a quality large serving tray

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Rogers Antique Styled Silver Plated Engraved Serving Tray
Rogers Antique Styled Silver Plated Engraved Serving Tray

Rogers Antique Styled Silver Plated Engraved Serving Tray

By F.B. Rogers Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This silver plated serving tray was made by Rogers of Canada in approximately 1960 in an Edwardian

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Copper

Large Antique Styled English Silver Plated Serving Tray
Large Antique Styled English Silver Plated Serving Tray

Large Antique Styled English Silver Plated Serving Tray

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large antique styled silver plated serving tray is hallmarked by an unknown maker, and

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Copper

Tiffany & Co. Antique Victorian Repoussé Silverplate Footed Serving Tray
Tiffany & Co. Antique Victorian Repoussé Silverplate Footed Serving Tray

Tiffany & Co. Antique Victorian Repoussé Silverplate Footed Serving Tray

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian repoussé silver soldered footed serving tray By Tiffany & Co

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Presentation Serving Tray, English, Silver Plated, Cocktail, Edwardian
Antique Presentation Serving Tray, English, Silver Plated, Cocktail, Edwardian

Antique Presentation Serving Tray, English, Silver Plated, Cocktail, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique presentation serving tray. An English, silver plated cocktail or aperitif tray

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

C. 1890 Middletown Silverplate Serving Tray w/ Figural Handles
C. 1890 Middletown Silverplate Serving Tray w/ Figural Handles

C. 1890 Middletown Silverplate Serving Tray w/ Figural Handles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Stunning silverplate serving tray by Middletown Plate Co., circa 1890. Decorated with an engraved

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silv...

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Mid century Vintage International Silverplate Leaf Shaped Serving Tray
Mid century Vintage International Silverplate Leaf Shaped Serving Tray

Mid century Vintage International Silverplate Leaf Shaped Serving Tray

Located in Birmingham, AL

This vintage serving tray from International Silver is a beautiful addition to any Mid-Century

Category

Mid-20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

English Silver Plate Round Shape Barware / Tableware Serving Tray
English Silver Plate Round Shape Barware / Tableware Serving Tray

English Silver Plate Round Shape Barware / Tableware Serving Tray

Located in Tarry Town, NY

/ tableware serving tray. Impeccably designed, this exquisite piece showcase a captivating exterior bordering

Category

Vintage 1920s English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Art Deco English Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray
Antique Art Deco English Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray

Antique Art Deco English Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique silver plated serving tray was made in England in circa 1920 in a very modern

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Brass

A large antique French Rococo style silvered brass serving tray
A large antique French Rococo style silvered brass serving tray

A large antique French Rococo style silvered brass serving tray

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A large and very good quality antique French Rococo style silvered brass serving / tea tray circa

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Rococo Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

WMF Jugendstil Silver Plated Egg and Salt Serving Tray
WMF Jugendstil Silver Plated Egg and Salt Serving Tray

WMF Jugendstil Silver Plated Egg and Salt Serving Tray

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

tray with moulded interlaced scrolling around the edges typical of the period and style. The stand

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

English Elkington's Silver Plated Round Shape / Interior Decorated Serving Tray
English Elkington's Silver Plated Round Shape / Interior Decorated Serving Tray

English Elkington's Silver Plated Round Shape / Interior Decorated Serving Tray

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

footed serving tray. This exceptional piece effortlessly marries the timeless allure of silver with the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Antique Barker-Ellis Edwardian Silver Plated Octagonal Gallery Serving Tray

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

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

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Victorian Style Round Silver Plated 15" Bar Serving Platter Tray
Vintage Victorian Style Round Silver Plated 15" Bar Serving Platter Tray

Vintage Victorian Style Round Silver Plated 15" Bar Serving Platter Tray

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Victorian Style Round Silver Plated 15" Bar Serving Platter Tray by Home Decorators Inc

Category

Late 20th Century Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Very Large Gilt English Silver Plate Tableware / Barware Serving Tray
Very Large Gilt English Silver Plate Tableware / Barware Serving Tray

Very Large Gilt English Silver Plate Tableware / Barware Serving Tray

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Georgian-style serving tray. This awe-inspiring masterpiece is a testament to craftsmanship and refinement

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Gold, Copper

Antique Rectangular Silver Plated Serving Tray with Stylized Rope Decoration
Antique Rectangular Silver Plated Serving Tray with Stylized Rope Decoration

Antique Rectangular Silver Plated Serving Tray with Stylized Rope Decoration

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This narrowly constructed antique silver plated serving tray was made by the Old English

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Leonard Etched Ribbed Silverplate Footed Handled Narrow Serving Bar Tray
Leonard Etched Ribbed Silverplate Footed Handled Narrow Serving Bar Tray

Leonard Etched Ribbed Silverplate Footed Handled Narrow Serving Bar Tray

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

Here is a nice, large elongated silverplate tray by Leonard with two beautifully molded handles and

Category

Late 20th Century American Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Neoclassical Styled Decoration
Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Neoclassical Styled Decoration

Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Neoclassical Styled Decoration

By Meridiani

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique oval silver plated serving tray was made by the Merdian Silver Plate Co. of England in

Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Accents & Engraving
Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Accents & Engraving

Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Accents & Engraving

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This ornate silver plated serving tray was made in England in approximately 1920 in a Victorian

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Copper

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

Large Antique Barker-Ellis English Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

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

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Wallace Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray with Floral Decoration
Antique Wallace Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray with Floral Decoration

Antique Wallace Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray with Floral Decoration

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This silver plated serving tray was made by Wallace of the United States in circa 1950 in the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Silver Plated Serving Tray with Incised Floral Decoration
Large Antique Silver Plated Serving Tray with Incised Floral Decoration

Large Antique Silver Plated Serving Tray with Incised Floral Decoration

Located in valatie, NY

Large early 20th century antique silver plated serving tray with incised floral and shell

Category

Early 20th Century American Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Styled Scalloped Oval Silver Plated Engraved Serving Tray
Antique Victorian Styled Scalloped Oval Silver Plated Engraved Serving Tray

Antique Victorian Styled Scalloped Oval Silver Plated Engraved Serving Tray

By 1847 Rogers Bros.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique styled silver plated serving tray was made by the Roger's Bros. of the United States

Category

Mid-20th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Copper

19th Century French Louis XVI Silver-Plated Serving Tray with Handles
19th Century French Louis XVI Silver-Plated Serving Tray with Handles

19th Century French Louis XVI Silver-Plated Serving Tray with Handles

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1880, this refined antique silver-plated serving tray showcases the elegant

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Floral Decoration
Large Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Floral Decoration

Large Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Floral Decoration

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This very large antique serving tray is hallmarked by an unknown maker and originated from England

Category

Early 20th Century English High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Footed Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Floral Decoration
Antique English Footed Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Floral Decoration

Antique English Footed Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Floral Decoration

By Viners 1

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This small and well made silver plated serving tray was made by Viners of Sheffield England in

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Antique Primrose Plate Silver Plated Serving Tray with Floral Decoration
Large Antique Primrose Plate Silver Plated Serving Tray with Floral Decoration

Large Antique Primrose Plate Silver Plated Serving Tray with Floral Decoration

Located in Wembley, GB

This large antique silver plated serving tray was made by a well-known company in England and dates

Category

Vintage 1920s Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf

Large Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Floral Decoration
Large Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Floral Decoration

Large Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Floral Decoration

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This very large and substantial antique footed serving tray is hallmarked by an unknown maker, but

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

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Sheffield Serving Tray For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sheffield serving tray you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each sheffield serving tray for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and silver plate. There are many kinds of the sheffield serving tray you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A sheffield serving tray is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made sheffield serving tray has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sheffield, Franco Lapini and Sheffield Silver Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sheffield Serving Tray?

The average selling price for a sheffield serving tray at 1stDibs is $1,142, while they’re typically $165 on the low end and $5,800 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Sheffield-silverplate for You

Sheffield silverplate is a durable combination of thin silver sheets and comparatively thicker sheets of copper that was used to create a variety of household objects for years. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage Sheffield silverplate and other silverplate for all of your formal dining and entertaining needs.

A cutler named Thomas Boulsover, who worked for a cutlers company in Sheffield, England, accidentally invented what we now call Sheffield silverplate during the 1700s. While working on a decorative knife for a customer — the metalworkers guild had been tasked with repairing its handle — Boulsover mistakenly overheated the silver and noticed that the knife’s layers of silver and copper melded together, creating an impressive bond. This new material felt like silver but was substantially cheaper. It was then used to produce a variety of serveware, candlesticks, buttons, tea sets and more. For families that couldn’t afford the sterling-silver tureens that were used to serve soup in the upper-class English homes at the time, this was good news. They could impress guests with housewares that looked like sterling silver but actually weren't.

Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Sheffield silverplate can command high prices on the secondhand market.

Securing yourself a Sheffield silverplate piece is like acquiring a little bit of history. In order to identify authentic Sheffield silverplate, you need to look for one significant attribute of the material. A metalworker had to ensure that all of the exposed edges of a particular piece had to be covered with a rim of silver. If not, the middle layer, which comprised copper, would show through. This would reveal that the piece was not sterling silver.

Don’t just trot out your matching crystal, silver and porcelain once or twice a year. Make a habit of mixing high and low when setting the table. To pair with your everyday contemporary tableware, find antique and vintage Sheffield silverplate on 1stDibs as well as silverplate by goldsmith and tableware companies such as Christofle, Elkington & Co. and more.

Questions About Sheffield Serving Tray
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Serving trays are most often used for carrying food and beverages from one place to another, whether at a restaurant or in a home. They can vary widely in composition and design. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary serving trays from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A serving tray is also called a platter. They are often made of wood, glass or ceramic material. Platters are perfect for serving finger foods at any party or dinner. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary serving trays from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.