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.

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.

Silver Cup Tray

18k Gold Cup

German Porcelain Tray

Liquor Tray

Liquor Box

Silver Plate Punch Bowl

Rococo Cup

Empire Cup

Punch Bowl With Cups

Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Platters and Trays

Materials

Silver

1918 Cup solid Gilt 830 Silver / 137 gr

$900

Dm 3.35 in L 4.73 in

1850 Antique Imperial Russian Cup 84 Silver / 134 gr

Located in SE

Handsome antique Russian Empire 84 Silver hand-made Cup with thick and firm walls. Continuous

Category

Antique 1850s Russian Russian Empire Platters and Trays

Materials

Silver

1850 Antique Imperial Russian Cup 84 Silver / 134 gr

$1,100

W 10.63 in L 16.15 in

1927 Large Danish Cup solid Gilt 830 Silver / 319 gr

Located in SE

Handsome Danish Cup hand - made in Copenhagen in 1927. Thick and firm walls with ornaments both

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Greek Revival Platters and Trays

Materials

Silver

1927 Large Danish Cup solid Gilt 830 Silver / 319 gr

$1,700

Dm 4.53 in L 3.75 in

1888 Antique Russian A. Aleksandrov 84 Silver Tea Cup Saucer/ 226gr

Located in SE

Handsome antique Russian solid 84 Silver Tea Mug /Cup and a matching dish. Beautiful pieces with

Category

Antique 1880s Russian Russian Empire Platters and Trays

Materials

Silver

1888 Antique Russian A. Aleksandrov 84 Silver Tea Cup Saucer/ 226gr

$2,500

1865 Antique Tsarist Imperial Russian Cup Bokal 84 Sterling Silver / 160 gr

Located in SE

Handsome antique Russian Empire Sterling Silver cup or "Бокал" / Bokal with delicate ornamental

Category

Antique 1860s Russian Russian Empire Platters and Trays

Materials

Silver

1865 Antique Tsarist Imperial Russian Cup Bokal 84 Sterling Silver / 160 gr

$1,650

Dm 2.56 in L 5.32 in

Set of 4 Preisner Pewter Beverage Cups and Tray

By Preisner Silver Company

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful midcentury set of pewter cups and serving tray, platter. Stamped. Tray measures 10

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Pewter

Set of 4 Preisner Pewter Beverage Cups and Tray

$175 / set

H 0.5 in Dm 10 in

Six Sterling Silver Gorham Cocktail Cups and a Sterling Silver Tray

By Gorham

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Six Sterling Silver Gorham Cocktail Cups and A Sterling Silver Tray Coctail cups with the mark

Category

20th Century Barware

Materials

Silver

Six Sterling Silver Gorham Cocktail Cups and a Sterling Silver Tray

$4,995

H 0.5 in W 10.75 in D 19 in

Set of Five Small Silver Cups and a Silver Serving Tray

Located in Sofia, BG

Elegant set of five cups and a small serving tray in sterling silver. All of them have a decoration

Category

Early 20th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Set of Five Small Silver Cups and a Silver Serving Tray

$1,058 / set

H 1.97 in Dm 5.91 in

Sterling Mint Julep Cups and Tray

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Group of six Mid 20th Century sterling mint julep cups and tray. Square tray with beaded perimeter

Category

Mid-20th Century American Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Mint Julep Cups and Tray

$3,600 / set

W 11 in L 11 in

A Moroccan Silver Shabbat Kiddush Cup and Original Tray, circa 1890

Located in New York, NY

An impressive Moroccan silver Shabbat Kiddush cup and its original tray from circa 1890 is a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A Moroccan Silver Shabbat Kiddush Cup and Original Tray, circa 1890

$7,500

H 2.76 in Dm 4.73 in

Sublime Victorian Silver Plated Bonbon Serving Tray Removable Glass Cupped Hands

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite silver plated bonbon serving tray with

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Sublime Victorian Silver Plated Bonbon Serving Tray Removable Glass Cupped Hands

$2,067

H 2.96 in W 5.71 in D 8.67 in

Vintage Wallace Harvest Silver Plated Grapevine Punch Bowl Set w/ 12 Cups & Tray

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Wallace Harvest Silver Plated Grapevine Punch Bowl Set w/ 12 Cups and Ornate Round Tray

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Baroque Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Wallace Harvest Silver Plated Grapevine Punch Bowl Set w/ 12 Cups & Tray

$950 / set

H 8 in W 15 in D 15 in

Game-Hunting Gucci Style Silver Plate Stirrup Cups with Tray Drinks Set c. 1970

Located in London, GB

themed stirrup cups on a hunting themed silver plated tray, made in Italy in the 1970s. The tray is

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Game-Hunting Gucci Style Silver Plate Stirrup Cups with Tray Drinks Set c. 1970

$3,446

H 7.88 in W 17.72 in D 13.39 in

W & S Blackinton Co. Large Silverplate Punch Bowl, Cups, Ladle, Tray

By W&S Blackinton Co. 1

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Cups - 3 1/4" W x 3" to top of handle Ladle - 13 1/4" L x 5 1/4" W Tray - 19" W x 1 1/4" H Condition

Category

20th Century American Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

W & S Blackinton Co. Large Silverplate Punch Bowl, Cups, Ladle, Tray

$450 / set

H 15.25 in Dm 19 in

Antique Tray with 33 EPNS Shot Cups / Glasses on Originally for Communions

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique tray with 37 EPNS shot cups originally

Category

20th Century English Other Barware

Materials

Silver

Antique Tray with 33 EPNS Shot Cups / Glasses on Originally for Communions

$689

H 7.29 in W 20.48 in D 10.44 in

Staffordshire Pair Of Coffee/Tea Cups With Saucers And Dessert Tray

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Elegant and delicate English porcelain coffee set, consisting of two cups with saucers, two dessert

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Staffordshire Pair Of Coffee/Tea Cups With Saucers And Dessert Tray

$1,070 / set

H 2.76 in Dm 5.91 in

MCM German Porcelain Dish Set - 3 Pieces - Ashtray, Cup, and Tray

Located in Fairfield, CA

black and white glazes. The set includes a large tray, and ashtray, and a cup. Marked "Eversberg

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

MCM German Porcelain Dish Set - 3 Pieces - Ashtray, Cup, and Tray

$95 / set

H 0.5 in W 10.25 in D 6.25 in

Hand Crafted Serving Tray, Decanter and Eight Cups in Dark Walnut

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous hand crafted serving tray, decanter and eight cups in walnut signed "JR", circa 1980s. The

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Walnut

Hand Crafted Serving Tray, Decanter and Eight Cups in Dark Walnut

$460 Sale Price / set

20% Off

H 2 in Dm 12 in

Cuadriga Coffee Set Tray and 4 Espresso Cups by Alfredo Haberli

By Arnolfo di Cambio

Located in Milan, IT

Designed in 2003 by Alfredo Haberli, this striking coffee set comprises one tray and four espresso

Category

2010s Italian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Cuadriga Coffee Set Tray and 4 Espresso Cups by Alfredo Haberli

$785 / set

H 1.07 in W 11.03 in D 5.91 in

Bonnie Seeman Signed Surrealist Porcelain Ceramic Teapot and Cup Set with Tray

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A surrealist porcelain ceramic tea set with teapot and cup set with tray by Bonnie Seeman. Signed

Category

1990s American Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Bonnie Seeman Signed Surrealist Porcelain Ceramic Teapot and Cup Set with Tray

$7,000 / set

H 6.5 in W 5 in D 7.25 in

Burnt Tortoise Wood Bamboo Breakfast Bed Tray with Magazine Rack and Cup Holder

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A vintage burnt bamboo or tiger/tortoise bamboo breakfast bed tray. Created from a mixture of

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Wicker

Burnt Tortoise Wood Bamboo Breakfast Bed Tray with Magazine Rack and Cup Holder

$262 Sale Price

25% Off

H 10.75 in W 24.25 in D 13 in

Antique 14 Pc LE Smith Glass Co Pineapple Fan Cut Punch Bowl Tray Cups Set

By L.E. Smith Glass Company

Located in Dayton, OH

. Includes bowl, underplate, and 12 cups. Dimensions: Bowl/Underplate - 21.75" x 9.25" (Diameter x Height)

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Antique 14 Pc LE Smith Glass Co Pineapple Fan Cut Punch Bowl Tray Cups Set

$550 / set

H 9.25 in W 21.75 in D 21.75 in

Vintage Afternoon Tea Set, French, Ceramic, Serving Tray, Cups, Art Deco Taste

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage cabaret afternoon tea set. A French, ceramic serving tray and tea cups in Art

Category

1990s French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Afternoon Tea Set, French, Ceramic, Serving Tray, Cups, Art Deco Taste

$1,164 / set

H 5.32 in W 15.75 in D 11.62 in

Mexican Brass and Abalone Shell Pitcher Set with Tray and Eight Cups, 1950s

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant mid-century Mexican serving set featuring a round tray, water pitcher, and eight matching

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Mexican Brass and Abalone Shell Pitcher Set with Tray and Eight Cups, 1950s

$4,380 / set

H 0.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in

Circa 1930s Vintage White Agate Tea Cup, Saucer and Tray Set - 19 Pieces

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

RARE vintage white agate tray and set of 6 tea cups, saucers, and gold spoons with delicate roses

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Agate, Metal, Brass

Circa 1930s Vintage White Agate Tea Cup, Saucer and Tray Set - 19 Pieces

$550

H 1 in Dm 12.75 in

Set of Five Porcelain Cups, One Kettle and One Tray by Bastard Paris, France

By Paul Kiss, Georges Bastard

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Set of five porcelain cups, one kettle and one tray by Paul Kiss for Georges Bastard Paris, France

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Five Porcelain Cups, One Kettle and One Tray by Bastard Paris, France

$3,500 / set

H 6.3 in W 6.7 in D 5.12 in

English Rattan and Bamboo Breakfast Bed Tray with Magazine Rack and Cup Holder

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

, with this traditional lap tray. This bamboo and rattan bed tray will make mornings just a little easier

Category

20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Bamboo

English Rattan and Bamboo Breakfast Bed Tray with Magazine Rack and Cup Holder

$375 Sale Price

25% Off

H 10.75 in W 22 in D 12 in

Set of 6 sterling silver kiddush cups on a tray - Birmingham 1976 & 1986

Located in London, London

charming Elizabeth II, Sterling Silver Set of 6 Kiddush Cups on Tray, are plain in design, with gilt

Category

Vintage 1970s English Modern Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 6 sterling silver kiddush cups on a tray - Birmingham 1976 & 1986

$1,647

H 3.55 in Dm 6.11 in

Set of 6 Hermes Silver Plated Jewelry Trays and Cup, 1950s France

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful set of Hermès jewelry dishes. Hermès stamped on the side or base of each piece. Silver

Category

Vintage 1950s French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Hermes Silver Plated Jewelry Trays and Cup, 1950s France

$2,500 / set

H 1.19 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

Contemporary Shabbos Cups

Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary set of sterling silver Shabbos cups and matching round tray in a blue velvet box

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

Materials

Alabaster

Contemporary Shabbos Cups

$2,000

Recent Sales

Antique Rare Wine Set with 6 Cups and 1 Tray in Silver

Located in Jackson Heights, NY

on the handle and itself. The silver is 0.84 karat . The six cups are pretty strong and hand carved

Category

Vintage 1960s Persian Artisan Platters and Trays

Materials

Silver

Antique Rare Wine Set with 6 Cups and 1 Tray in Silver

H 1.75 in W 3 in L 11 in

Japanese Gilt 800 Solid Silver Sake Tray and Cups

Located in Pasadena, CA

A Mid-Century decorative sake service from Japan consisting of a serving tray and six sake cups

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Barware

Materials

Silver

Japanese Gilt 800 Solid Silver Sake Tray and Cups

H 1 in W 11.625 in D 11.625 in

Unique Sterling Silver Liquor Set of 6 Cups and 1 Oval Tray

Located in Jackson Heights, NY

This unique piece of sterling silver set is including 6 beautiful shape cups with very delicate

Category

Vintage 1960s Artisan More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unique Sterling Silver Liquor Set of 6 Cups and 1 Oval Tray

Debain French Sterling Silver Liquor Cups, Tray and Crystal Decanter, Ribbons

By Alphonse Debain

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

service includes 12 sterling silver liquor cups with his original sterling silver tray and sterling silver

Category

Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Sterling Silver

Debain French Sterling Silver Liquor Cups, Tray and Crystal Decanter, Ribbons

H 0.001 in Dm 0.001 in

Antique Gorgeous Handmade Pitcher, Cup and Tray 8-Piece Set Silver

Located in Jackson Heights, NY

Extremely unique wine set including one pitcher, one round tray and six cups. These pieces are hand

Category

Antique Early 1900s Persian Art Deco Pitchers and Decanters

Materials

Silver

Antique Gorgeous Handmade Pitcher, Cup and Tray 8-Piece Set Silver

H 3.5 in W 12 in

Huignard Rare French Sterling Silver Liquor Cups and Tray, Original Box

By Emile Huignard 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

first titre on the liquor cups and tray for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. A rare French

Category

Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Huignard Rare French Sterling Silver Liquor Cups and Tray, Original Box

H 0.001 in Dm 0.001 in

Devaux French All Sterling Silver 18k Gold Liquor Cups with Tray Rococo

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

set includes six sterling silver vermeil liquor cups and a sterling silver tray. No monogrammed. Head

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Devaux French All Sterling Silver 18k Gold Liquor Cups with Tray Rococo

H 0.1 in Dm 0.1 in

French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Cups, Original Tray and Box Empire

By Gaston Bardies 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

1st titre on the liquor cups and on the tray for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil guarantee

Category

Antique 1890s French Empire Barware

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Cups, Original Tray and Box Empire

H 0.1 in Dm 0.1 in

Rare French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Cups and Tray, Box, Empire

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

first titre on the liquor cups for 950/1000 French sterling silver Vermeil guarantee. The quality of the

Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Rare French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Cups and Tray, Box, Empire

H 0.001 in Dm 0.001 in

Rare French All Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Cups 12 Pieces with Tray

By Louis Coignet 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

1st titre on the liquor cups and on the tray for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil guarantee

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Rare French All Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Cups 12 Pieces with Tray

H 0.001 in Dm 0.001 in

Walnut Serving Tray with Glass Cups, Austrian, 1960s

Located in Hoboken, NJ

tray, Austria, 1960s. Measures: 11” D, 3” H.

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Barware

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Walnut Serving Tray with Glass Cups, Austrian, 1960s

H 3 in Dm 11 in

Meissen Cups and Covers with Tray made for the Turkish Market

Located in London, GB

Meissen cups and covers with tray made for the Turkish market.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Cups and Covers with Tray made for the Turkish Market

H 5.52 in Dm 4.73 in

Six Teak Egg Cups with Tray from Karl Holmberg, 1960s, Sweden

By Karl Holmberg

Located in Malmo, SE

cups with a matching characteristic elongated tray of Holmbergs design. Produced in the late 1960s or

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Teak

Six Teak Egg Cups with Tray from Karl Holmberg, 1960s, Sweden

H 0.6 in W 19.69 in D 3.94 in

Le Tallec Set of 4 Demitasse Cups and Matching Tray with Profuse Raised Gilding

Located in Boston, MA

This is an exquisite Le Tallec set that includes four demitasse cups and saucers with a tray with a

Category

Vintage 1950s French Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Le Tallec Set of 4 Demitasse Cups and Matching Tray with Profuse Raised Gilding

H 3 in Dm 13.5 in

Castel French Silver Liquor or Aperitif Service 8 Pc with Original Box

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

and cut glass decanter, six silver plated liquor cups and original silver plated tray. This complete

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Castel French Silver Liquor or Aperitif Service 8 Pc with Original Box

H 0.001 in Dm 0.001 in

Early 20th Century Antique Persian Hand Chased Silver Decanter, Cup Tray Set

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

handle. Tray diameter - 11" Cup height - 2.75" Decanter height - 6" 84% silver content Total height

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Platters and Trays

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Antique Persian Hand Chased Silver Decanter, Cup Tray Set

Antique CARTIER 1905-1930 Sterling Silver and Jade Tray and Chalice Cup Set

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Antique 1905 - 1930 CARTIER Sterling Silver and Jade Tray and Chalice Cup Set Product details: The

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Platters and Trays

Materials

Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique CARTIER 1905-1930 Sterling Silver and Jade Tray and Chalice Cup Set

H 1.5 in W 11.25 in L 18 in

Cartier Sterling Silver Cordial Shot Cups with Tray

By Cartier

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Set of 8 sterling silver cordial/shot cups with tray by Cartier. Simple and timeless elongated

Category

20th Century Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Sterling Silver Cordial Shot Cups with Tray

H 3 in

20th Century Italian Silver Shaped Tray with Two Champagne Cups

By Bellotto Argenterie

Located in VALENZA, IT

Stylized and shaped silver tray in 800 silver made to support 2 champagne cups in sterling silver

Category

1990s Italian Queen Anne Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Silver Shaped Tray with Two Champagne Cups

H 5.12 in W 10.63 in D 5.12 in

Cup with tray. Royal Silver Factory of Antonio Martínez. Madrid, Spain, 1830s.

By Platerías Martínez

Located in Madrid, ES

Cup with tray. Silver. Royal Silver Factory of Antonio Martínez. Madrid, Spain, 1830s. Model

Category

Antique 1830s Spanish Neoclassical Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cup with tray. Royal Silver Factory of Antonio Martínez. Madrid, Spain, 1830s.

H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in

French Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker Set With Tray and Cups c.1940

Located in Bath, GB

shaker, six small cups or beakers and a tray. All pieces are made from French silver plate, each piece

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

French Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker Set With Tray and Cups c.1940

H 8 in Dm 9.38 in

Estate Silver-Plated 15 Piece Punch Bowl Service with Cups, Tray and Ladle

Located in New Orleans, LA

Estate silver-plated 15 piece punch bowl service with cups, tray and ladle. Wonderful for

Category

Mid-20th Century Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Estate Silver-Plated 15 Piece Punch Bowl Service with Cups, Tray and Ladle

H 10.5 in Dm 23 in

Estate Silver-Plated Punch Bowl Service with 12 Cups, Tray, & Ladle, circa 1950s

Located in New Orleans, LA

Estate silver-plated full punch bowl service with 12 footed cups, tray, and ladle, Circa 1950's

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Estate Silver-Plated Punch Bowl Service with 12 Cups, Tray, & Ladle, circa 1950s

H 11 in Dm 21 in

Vtg Towle Silver Plated Victorian Punch Bowl Set, 20 Cups Tray and Punch Bowl

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage towle silver plated victorian style punch bowl set - 20 cups tray and punch bowl. Item

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vtg Towle Silver Plated Victorian Punch Bowl Set, 20 Cups Tray and Punch Bowl

H 10 in W 15 in D 15 in

Vintage Towle Silver Plate Punch Bowl Set with under Tray and Twelve Cups

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage punch bowl serving set by Towle offers silver plate construction with footed bowl having

Category

20th Century American Victorian Serving Bowls

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Vintage Towle Silver Plate Punch Bowl Set with under Tray and Twelve Cups

H 8 in Dm 16.75 in

Set of 8 Stirrup Cups Goblets with Serving Tray

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage set of 8 brass silver plated animal head goblets with serving tray. Tray is 18" x 12

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass, Copper

Set of 8 Stirrup Cups Goblets with Serving Tray

H 5.5 in Dm 3.05 in

Art Deco Silver Plate Ice Cream Cup Set and Serving Tray by Christofle, 1930s

By Christofle

Located in Atlanta, GA

. Featuring a rectangular silver plate serving tray with a set of six tiny silver plate cups with bone base to

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Silver Plate Ice Cream Cup Set and Serving Tray by Christofle, 1930s

H 1.19 in W 15.16 in D 6.11 in

Antique French Boxed Liquor Set / Shot Cups with Tray, circa 1910

Located in Bath, GB

A very stylish set of silver plated liquor shot cups complete with their own small serving tray

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique French Boxed Liquor Set / Shot Cups with Tray, circa 1910

H 2.25 in W 15.25 in D 11 in

6 Israeli Dugma Plated Kiddush Cup Goblets Set Judaica Barware Shot Glasses Tray

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Dugma Israeli silver plated kiddish cups and tray featuring etched grape design. Made in

Category

20th Century Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

6 Israeli Dugma Plated Kiddush Cup Goblets Set Judaica Barware Shot Glasses Tray

H 3.125 in Dm 2 in

Limoges, France. Miniature porcelain set: cup, teapot, two pitchers and tray

Located in København, Copenhagen

Limoges, France. Miniature porcelain set consisting of a cup, teapot, two pitchers, and a tray

Category

Vintage 1970s French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges, France. Miniature porcelain set: cup, teapot, two pitchers and tray

H 0.4 in W 9.06 in D 1.58 in

Cast Iron Ash Tray or Cup Holder with an American Indian

Located in Petaluma, CA

This very collectible piece can serve as an ash tray or cup holder. Nicely cast and with the

Category

Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Ashtrays

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Ash Tray or Cup Holder with an American Indian

H 30 in W 8.5 in D 12 in

Royal Copenhagen Light Saxon Flower, Two Coffee Cups with Saucers and Tray

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen Light Saxon Flower. Two coffee cups with saucers and a serving tray in hand

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Light Saxon Flower, Two Coffee Cups with Saucers and Tray

H 2.37 in Dm 3.55 in

1930s French Porcelain Tasse Trembleuse Chocolate Set w/ 6 Drinking Cups & Tray

Located in Marbella, ES

1930s French porcelain tasse trembleuse chocolate set with 6 drinking cups and tray, all decorated

Category

Early 20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

1930s French Porcelain Tasse Trembleuse Chocolate Set w/ 6 Drinking Cups & Tray

H 5.52 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in

1931 René Lalique Jaffa Set of 9 Ice-Cream Cups and Tray Frosted Glass

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of 9 (nine) ice cream cups made by René Lalique in 1931 and tray. Model is named "Jaffa" made

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

1931 René Lalique Jaffa Set of 9 Ice-Cream Cups and Tray Frosted Glass

H 1.97 in Dm 16.15 in

1931 René Lalique - Set Jaffa Yellow Amber Glass - 6 Cups + 1 Tray

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

piece. Service of 7 pieces including: - 1 tray - diameter : 43 cm - 6 individual cups - diameter : 11

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

1931 René Lalique - Set Jaffa Yellow Amber Glass - 6 Cups + 1 Tray

H 1.97 in Dm 16.15 in

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Three ‘Pynta’ egg cups and small tray, 1960s

Located in København, Copenhagen

‘Pynta’ egg cups and small tray in faience. Approximately 1960s. Marked (tray is unmarked). Motif of fish

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Faience

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Three ‘Pynta’ egg cups and small tray, 1960s

H 0.79 in W 5.91 in D 2.76 in

Postmodern Espresso Cups and a Serving Tray designed by Carlo Giannini

By Carlo Giannini

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Postmodern Espresso Cups and a Serving Tray designed by Carlo Giannini . Set of six espresso cups

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

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Stainless Steel

Postmodern Espresso Cups and a Serving Tray designed by Carlo Giannini

H 3 in Dm 5 in

Early 20th century Set of 9 Antique French Glass Wine Cups with a Brass Tray

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique French set of 9 glass wine cups on a brass tray. Made by unknown manufacturer in France

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Materials

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Early 20th century Set of 9 Antique French Glass Wine Cups with a Brass Tray

H 5.12 in Dm 2.76 in

A Silver Persian Kiddush Cup & Complementing Tray, Iran Circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

A silver Persian Kiddush cup and complementing tray from Iran circa 1920, crafted in a teacup form

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A Silver Persian Kiddush Cup & Complementing Tray, Iran Circa 1920

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Set of Six Silver Plated Brass Egg Cups and Tray

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1950s, Sweden. This set includes six silver-plated brass egg cups with cracked egg-shell details

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Serving Pieces

Materials

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Set of Six Silver Plated Brass Egg Cups and Tray

H 6.5 in Dm 6.5 in

Vintage Oval Wicker and Rattan Cup Holder Tray

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Vintage oval wicker and rattan serving tray. This tray is created from a lovely natural brown woven

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Materials

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Vintage Oval Wicker and Rattan Cup Holder Tray

H 2 in W 14 in D 8 in

Wild Boar Drinks Set with Boar’s Head Decanter, Stirrup Cups and Tray, c. 1960

By Valenti

Located in London, GB

decanter with six matching stirrup cups and matching tray, made in Spain in c. 1960. The decanter and

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

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Wild Boar Drinks Set with Boar’s Head Decanter, Stirrup Cups and Tray, c. 1960

H 11.03 in W 18.9 in D 11.82 in

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Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful vintage decorative drink cup set. This unique object, is made of handmade brass. A nice

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Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

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Brass Barrel on Stand, Serving Tray Beverage Drink Cup Set Vintage

H 10 in W 15.75 in D 9 in

Alessio Tasca Set of Six Espresso Cups and Tray c 1970 Nove, Italy

By Alessio Tasca

Located in Chicago, IL

Ceramic Espresso Cups and Tray by Alessio Tasca c 1970 Nove, One cup handle shows an old repair

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Alessio Tasca Set of Six Espresso Cups and Tray c 1970 Nove, Italy

H 3 in W 14.25 in D 9.75 in

English Rattan and Bamboo Breakfast Bed Tray with Magazine Rack and Cup Holder

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

, with this traditional lap tray. This bamboo and rattan bed tray will make mornings just a little easier

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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Serving Pieces

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English Rattan and Bamboo Breakfast Bed Tray with Magazine Rack and Cup Holder

H 10.5 in W 23 in D 13 in

Set of 5 Dice and Leather Dice Cup with Mahogany Tray

Located in Vienna, AT

This is a set of 5 dice, a dice cup and wooden tray with silver inlay. The cup made from pigskin

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20th Century Austrian Games

Materials

Silver

Set of 5 Dice and Leather Dice Cup with Mahogany Tray

H 4.81 in Dm 10.12 in

Tiffany Art Deco Bar Set with Cocktail Shaker & Cups on Tray

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

cocktail shaker and 6 cups on tray. Shaker: Tapering bowl and detachable top with curved shoulder and short

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Art Deco Bar Set with Cocktail Shaker & Cups on Tray

H 8.5 in Dm 3.75 in

Japanese Silver Punch Bowl, Cups, Tray and Ladle

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Impressive .950 Silver Japanese punch bowl with tray, twelve (12) goblets / cups and with ladle

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Sterling Silver

Japanese Silver Punch Bowl, Cups, Tray and Ladle

H 8.5 in Dm 13.25 in

Gorgeous French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Liquor Cups 12pc with Tray Flowers

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

Gorgeous French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Liquor Cups 12 pc w/Tray Flowers This set is an

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Gorgeous French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Liquor Cups 12pc with Tray Flowers

H 1.6 in W 6.9 in L 10.9 in

PUIFORCAT Gorgeous French Sterling Silver Liquor Cups 12 pc w/Tray Rococo

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

PUIFORCAT Gorgeous French Sterling Silver Liquor Cups 12 pc w/Tray Rococo This set is an

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

PUIFORCAT Gorgeous French Sterling Silver Liquor Cups 12 pc w/Tray Rococo

Rare French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Cups with Original Tray and Box

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Rare French all sterling silver 18-karat gold liquor cups with original tray and box. Head of

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Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Rare French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Cups with Original Tray and Box

H 0.001 in Dm 0.001 in

Rare French Sterling Silver 18-karat Gold Liquor Cups with Original Tray and Box

By Eugene Michaut 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Rare French all sterling silver 18-karat gold liquor cups with original tray and box. Head of

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Antique 1880s French Rococo Barware

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Gold, Sterling Silver

Rare French Sterling Silver 18-karat Gold Liquor Cups with Original Tray and Box

H 0.01 in Dm 0.01 in

Hand Carved Porcelain Cup and Tray with White Glossy Glaze

By Christine Roland

Located in Berlin, DE

Heavy porcelain cup with handle and thin, asymmetric tray with raw edges. Hand build and glazed

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2010s German Organic Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Carved Porcelain Cup and Tray with White Glossy Glaze

H 3.15 in Dm 4.34 in

French Art Deco Ceramic Coffee Cups and Tray by C.Brun, Sarreguemines, 1935

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Sarreguemines factory. The consists of one tray, four cups and four saucers. Hand painted floral design in green

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Ceramics

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Ceramic

French Art Deco Ceramic Coffee Cups and Tray by C.Brun, Sarreguemines, 1935

H 2.25 in W 12.5 in D 10 in

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By Moser Glassworks

Located in New York, NY

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Vintage 1910s Czech Centerpieces

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Blown Glass

Art Nouveau Centerpiece Punch Bowl Set with Blown Glass under Tray and 11 Cups

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By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Boston, MA

tea cups and saucers and a serving tray. The teapot and the covered sugar are decorated with raised

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Vintage 1950s German Rococo Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Meissen Purple Indian Tea Set With Six Cups and Saucers And Serving Tray

H 6.75 in W 18 in D 13.13 in

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Rare French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Liquor Cups 12 pc w/Tray Rococo This set is an

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Antique 1880s French Rococo Barware

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18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Rare French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Liquor Cups 12 pc w/Tray Rococo

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Find many varieties of an authentic silver cup tray available at 1stDibs. Each silver cup tray for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and ceramic. Find 16 options for an antique or vintage silver cup tray now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the silver cup tray you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A silver cup tray, designed in the Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made silver cup tray has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bellotto Argenterie, Bing & Grøndahl and Braganti are consistently popular.

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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.
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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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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.

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