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Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray with Pierced Decoration
Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray with Pierced Decoration

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray with Pierced Decoration

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique silver plated serving tray was made by the renowned Barker-Ellis Silver Company of England, and dates to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style.

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Pierced Twin Handle Bar Serving Tray by Wilcox
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Pierced Twin Handle Bar Serving Tray by Wilcox

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Pierced Twin Handle Bar Serving Tray by Wilcox

By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Pierced Twin Handle Bar Serving Tray by Wilcox.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

TIFFANY & CO. Vintage Sterling Silver Pierced Tray
TIFFANY & CO. Vintage Sterling Silver Pierced Tray

TIFFANY & CO. Vintage Sterling Silver Pierced Tray

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Victoria, BC

A refined example of mid-20th century American luxury, this Tiffany & Co. sterling silver tray embodies understated elegance and timeless craftsmanship.

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Barker Ellis Victorian Grapevine Repousse Pierced Gallery Serving Tray
Antique Barker Ellis Victorian Grapevine Repousse Pierced Gallery Serving Tray

Antique Barker Ellis Victorian Grapevine Repousse Pierced Gallery Serving Tray

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Barker Ellis Victorian Grapevine Repousse Pierced Gallery Serving Platter Tray. Circa early 20th century. Measurements: 2" H x 30.5" W x 19" D.

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage English Victorian Silver Plated Footed Round Pierced Serving Tray
Vintage English Victorian Silver Plated Footed Round Pierced Serving Tray

Vintage English Victorian Silver Plated Footed Round Pierced Serving Tray

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage English Victorian Silver Plated Footed Round Pierced Serving Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

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 originated from England and dating to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style.

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Dutch .833 Silver & Walnut Serving Tray with Pierced Floral Decoration
Antique Dutch .833 Silver & Walnut Serving Tray with Pierced Floral Decoration

Antique Dutch .833 Silver & Walnut Serving Tray with Pierced Floral Decoration

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The base of the tray is done in a lacquered burled walnut which accents the pierced solid silver surround with a floral decoration.

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Large Antique Silver Plated Serving Tray with Pierced, Grape & Vine Decoration
Large Antique Silver Plated Serving Tray with Pierced, Grape & Vine Decoration

Large Antique Silver Plated Serving Tray with Pierced, Grape & Vine Decoration

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large antique and ornately decorated silver plated serving tray was made by the well known Wallace silversmiths of England in approximately 1910 in the period Edwardian style.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Oval Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Pierced Floral Decoration
Antique Oval Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Pierced Floral Decoration

Antique Oval Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Pierced Floral Decoration

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique silver plated and footed gallery serving tray is hallmarked by an unknown maker, and presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1920 and done in ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

English Edwardian Period Silver Plated Tray with Pierced Motifs and C-Scrolls
English Edwardian Period Silver Plated Tray with Pierced Motifs and C-Scrolls

English Edwardian Period Silver Plated Tray with Pierced Motifs and C-Scrolls

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Edwardian period silver plated tray from the early 20th century, with pierced motifs, C-scroll design and oxidized patina.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

English R.F. Mosley & Co Round Silver Plated Tray with Pierced Scalloped Border
English R.F. Mosley & Co Round Silver Plated Tray with Pierced Scalloped Border

English R.F. Mosley & Co Round Silver Plated Tray with Pierced Scalloped Border

By R.F. Mosley & Co. 1

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mosley & Co, with decorative pierced border. Created in England during the late 19th-early 20th century, this circular silver plated tray is adorned with a delicately pierced border ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Mathieu Mategot pierced metal tray c.1950’s
Mathieu Mategot pierced metal tray c.1950’s

Mathieu Mategot pierced metal tray c.1950’s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in London, GB

French pierced metal tray by Mathieu Mategot, original paint finish. Minor rust marks.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Mategot pierced metal tray c.1950’s
Mathieu Mategot pierced metal tray c.1950’s

Mathieu Mategot pierced metal tray c.1950’s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in London, GB

Small French pierced metal tray by Mathieu Mategot. Minor paint loss and rust marks.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Pierced Grapevine Basket Gallery Serving Platter Tray
Antique Victorian Pierced Grapevine Basket Gallery Serving Platter Tray

Antique Victorian Pierced Grapevine Basket Gallery Serving Platter Tray

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Pierced Grapevine Basket Gallery Serving Platter Tray. Item featured has a ,monogram to center illegible, possibly "ESK.". Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: ...

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Brass Tray Pierced Decorative Gallery and Large Cylindrical Handles
Brass Tray Pierced Decorative Gallery and Large Cylindrical Handles

Brass Tray Pierced Decorative Gallery and Large Cylindrical Handles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking French brass tray featuring a deep 4.5" gallery. The top rim is finished with braided brass, adorned with repoussé detailing of ribbons and bows along the perimeter, compl...

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

English Silverplate Gallery Tray by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield, Pierced Cresting
English Silverplate Gallery Tray by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield, Pierced Cresting

English Silverplate Gallery Tray by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield, Pierced Cresting

By Atkin Brothers

Located in Morristown, NJ

A large and finely detailed English silverplate gallery tray by Atkin Brothers of Sheffield, marked HA EA FA / EPNS / 4584. Of elegant oval form, the tray is encircled by a crisply ...

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage English Victorian Reticulated Pierced Gallery 12.5" Round Platter Tray
Vintage English Victorian Reticulated Pierced Gallery 12.5" Round Platter Tray

Vintage English Victorian Reticulated Pierced Gallery 12.5" Round Platter Tray

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage English Victorian Reticulated Pierced Gallery 12.5" Round Platter Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1" H x 12.5" Diameter.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century French Avallon Faience Rouen Style Pierced Centerpiece Tray
19th Century French Avallon Faience Rouen Style Pierced Centerpiece Tray

19th Century French Avallon Faience Rouen Style Pierced Centerpiece Tray

By Rouen

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a table, console or buffet with this elegant antique faience tray crafted in Avallon, Burgundy circa 1880. Of elongated oval form, the piece features a richly contoured silh...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Antique Dutch Silver Oval Gallery Tray with Handles
Antique Dutch Silver Oval Gallery Tray with Handles

Antique Dutch Silver Oval Gallery Tray with Handles

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The galleried border of this silver tray is embellished with pierced and engraved scrolling leaf decoration incorporating two shaped oval inset handles, accented with curvilinear pal...

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

English 19th Century Oak Serving Tray with Pierced Metal Gallery and Handles
English 19th Century Oak Serving Tray with Pierced Metal Gallery and Handles

English 19th Century Oak Serving Tray with Pierced Metal Gallery and Handles

Located in Atlanta, GA

This English 19th century serving tray features a beautifully figured oak base framed by a pierced metal gallery and fitted with shaped metal side handles. The warm honey tone of the...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

French, Tôle Tray with Hand-Painted Bouquet of Roses and Pierced Gallery
French, Tôle Tray with Hand-Painted Bouquet of Roses and Pierced Gallery

French, Tôle Tray with Hand-Painted Bouquet of Roses and Pierced Gallery

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French round tôle tray from the 20th century with hand-painted décor depicting a bouquet of roses, and pierced gallery. Created in France during the 20th century, this tôle tray fe...

Category

20th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Tôle

Large Ludwig Wolpert Sterling Silver Round Tray
Large Ludwig Wolpert Sterling Silver Round Tray

Large Ludwig Wolpert Sterling Silver Round Tray

Located in New York, NY

Large Kudwig Wolpert sterling silver round tray with pierced Hebraic prayer decoration on rim and a wooden cutting board.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elaborate Victorian Sterling Silver Gallery Tray by Martin & Hall, 1897
Elaborate Victorian Sterling Silver Gallery Tray by Martin & Hall, 1897

Elaborate Victorian Sterling Silver Gallery Tray by Martin & Hall, 1897

By Martin & Hall

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1897 by Martin & Hall this elaborate Victorian antique sterling silver oval tray has a finely pierced gallery with an intricate interlocking design.

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chrysanthemum by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Asparagus Serving Tray '#6475'
Chrysanthemum by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Asparagus Serving Tray '#6475'

Chrysanthemum by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Asparagus Serving Tray '#6475'

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Chrysanthemum by Tiffany and Co Stunning Chrysanthemum by Tiffany and Co sterling silver asparagus serving tray with pierced chrysanthemum scrollwork insert.

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Tea Tray by D & J Welby - London 1926
Antique Sterling Silver Tea Tray by D & J Welby - London 1926

Antique Sterling Silver Tea Tray by D & J Welby - London 1926

By Daniel & John Welby

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The underside of this pierced silver gallery tray bears the retailer’s mark ‘D & J.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Other Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Edwardian Classical Pierced Sterling Silver Bread Tray
Tiffany Edwardian Classical Pierced Sterling Silver Bread Tray

Tiffany Edwardian Classical Pierced Sterling Silver Bread Tray

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian Classical sterling silver bread tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1912.

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Messulam for Serra Roma 800 Silver Pierced Footed Centerpiece Tray
Messulam for Serra Roma 800 Silver Pierced Footed Centerpiece Tray

Messulam for Serra Roma 800 Silver Pierced Footed Centerpiece Tray

Located in Pasadena, CA

Messulam for Serra Roma 800 silver pierced footed centerpiece tray. Pierced foliate scroll designs to the walls of the tray.

Category

Vintage 1940s European Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Pradella Ilario for Puiforcat Paris Sterling Silver Pierced Oval Tray
Pradella Ilario for Puiforcat Paris Sterling Silver Pierced Oval Tray

Pradella Ilario for Puiforcat Paris Sterling Silver Pierced Oval Tray

By Ilario Pradella 1

Located in Pasadena, CA

Pradella Ilario for Puiforcat Paris sterling silver pierced oval tray. Pierced foliate scroll designs to the wall of the tray.

Category

Vintage 1940s European Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Edwardian Oval Silver Plated Gallery Tray
20th Century Edwardian Oval Silver Plated Gallery Tray

20th Century Edwardian Oval Silver Plated Gallery Tray

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A lovely English Edwardian oval silver plated gallery tray with beautiful pierced decoration to sides and cut-out handles.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

20th Century Edwardian Silver Plated Round Gallery Tray, circa 1905
20th Century Edwardian Silver Plated Round Gallery Tray, circa 1905

20th Century Edwardian Silver Plated Round Gallery Tray, circa 1905

By William Adams

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A beautiful English Edwardian silver plated round gallery tray with pierced edging and stands on three ball and claw feet, circa 1905 and marked 'W A' for maker William Adams - Birmi...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Small Oak and Silver Plated Card Gallery Tray, circa 1890
Small Oak and Silver Plated Card Gallery Tray, circa 1890

Small Oak and Silver Plated Card Gallery Tray, circa 1890

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A sweet English Victorian small oak and silver plated card gallery tray with pierced gallery and stands on 4 scroll feet. circa 1890.    

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Victorian Oak and Silver Plated Gallery Tray
19th Century Victorian Oak and Silver Plated Gallery Tray

19th Century Victorian Oak and Silver Plated Gallery Tray

By Maple & Co.

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A good large English Victorian oak and silver plated gallery tray with pierced decoration to sides, carrying handles either end, central vacant cartouche and sits on bun feet.

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

English Silver Plate Pierced Border Rectangular Gallery Tray, Ellis Silver Co.
English Silver Plate Pierced Border Rectangular Gallery Tray, Ellis Silver Co.

English Silver Plate Pierced Border Rectangular Gallery Tray, Ellis Silver Co.

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Finest quality Old English silver plate pierced border large rectangular gallery tray with embossed well; superb tall pierced border; cut-out handles.

Category

Early 20th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Wonderful Big Faux Tortoiseshell Silver Plated Oval Pierced Handle Gallery Tray
Wonderful Big Faux Tortoiseshell Silver Plated Oval Pierced Handle Gallery Tray

Wonderful Big Faux Tortoiseshell Silver Plated Oval Pierced Handle Gallery Tray

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful large faux tortoiseshell and silver plated oval pierced gallery tray with handles.

Category

20th Century English Georgian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

English Silver Plated Pierced Gallery Rectangular Tray
English Silver Plated Pierced Gallery Rectangular Tray

English Silver Plated Pierced Gallery Rectangular Tray

Located in New York, NY

English Silver Plated Pierced gallery Rectangular Tray, sides are removable.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Asparagus Tray with Pierced Insert
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Asparagus Tray with Pierced Insert

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Asparagus Tray with Pierced Insert

Located in Big Bend, WI

Exceptional Tiffany & Co. sterling silver asparagus tray that includes a pierced insert.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wonderful European 800 Sterling Silver Platter Pierced Tray with Coral Mounts
Wonderful European 800 Sterling Silver Platter Pierced Tray with Coral Mounts

Wonderful European 800 Sterling Silver Platter Pierced Tray with Coral Mounts

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful European 800 sterling silver round platter with pierced border and mounted with 3 carved coral decorations.

Category

20th Century Belle Époque Sterling Silver

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Victorian English Silver Gallery Tray with Wood Base and Pierced Border
Victorian English Silver Gallery Tray with Wood Base and Pierced Border

Victorian English Silver Gallery Tray with Wood Base and Pierced Border

Located in Big Bend, WI

Robert Harper Victorian English silver gallery tray with sterling pierced border, inlaid sterling shield, and wood base from London 1879 by Robert Harper marked #15482.

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Beautiful Large Sheffield Silver Plate Pierced Gallery Tray Shagreen Center
Beautiful Large Sheffield Silver Plate Pierced Gallery Tray Shagreen Center

Beautiful Large Sheffield Silver Plate Pierced Gallery Tray Shagreen Center

By H. & L. Sheffield

Located in Roslyn, NY

Beautiful large H & L Sheffield silver plate serving tray with shagreen interior.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Caldwell Sterling Silver Two-Piece Centerpiece Pierced Handle Bowl & under Tray
Caldwell Sterling Silver Two-Piece Centerpiece Pierced Handle Bowl & under Tray

Caldwell Sterling Silver Two-Piece Centerpiece Pierced Handle Bowl & under Tray

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Roslyn, NY

Caldwell & Co. Sterling Silver two-piece centerpiece with oval pierced handle bowl having urn and flower motif and matching under tray.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Moroccan Rococo Style Engraved Silver Plate Serving Tray, Pierced Gallery ca1900
Moroccan Rococo Style Engraved Silver Plate Serving Tray, Pierced Gallery ca1900

Moroccan Rococo Style Engraved Silver Plate Serving Tray, Pierced Gallery ca1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large decorative silver tray with Moroccan style casting, with a pierced and handled gallery raised on bun feet.

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Early French Pierced Tole Tray
Early French Pierced Tole Tray

Early French Pierced Tole Tray

Located in Chireno, TX

Early French pierced tole tray (circa 1790-1810). Tray features hand-pierced decorative reticulation, forged iron handles and under-strapping.   

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Platters and Serveware

Materials

Tôle, Iron

Antique Pierced / Reticulated Elkington Plated Salver / Tray, 1858
Antique Pierced / Reticulated Elkington Plated Salver / Tray, 1858

Antique Pierced / Reticulated Elkington Plated Salver / Tray, 1858

By Elkington Mason & Co.

Located in Bath, GB

An exquisite and very fine silver plated 12" salver or tray. Look closely as it is hard to see in the photographs; both the central panel and border is beautifully hand pierced or...

Category

Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Mathieu Mategot large pierced metal tray c.1955
Mathieu Mategot large pierced metal tray c.1955

Mathieu Mategot large pierced metal tray c.1955

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in London, GB

Great example of a very large pierced metal tray by Mathieu Mategot. Minor paint loss. Original paint.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Mategot pierced metal tray c.1950’s
Mathieu Mategot pierced metal tray c.1950’s

Mathieu Mategot pierced metal tray c.1950’s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in London, GB

A large black pierced metal tray by Mathieu Mategot. Some paint loss and minor rust marks.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Brass Silverplate Tray Pierced Decorative  Gallery and Large Cylindrical Handl
Brass Silverplate Tray Pierced Decorative  Gallery and Large Cylindrical Handl

Brass Silverplate Tray Pierced Decorative Gallery and Large Cylindrical Handl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French Brass Tray with very deep 4.5" gallery, top Rim is Braided Brass with Repousse of Ribbons and bows around perimeter and pierced Celtic Style circles and brass beaded bottom. ...

Category

20th Century Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

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Silver Tray Pierced For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic silver tray pierced available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and silver plate, every silver tray pierced was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a silver tray pierced — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A silver tray pierced, designed in the Victorian, Art Deco or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made silver tray pierced has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Barker Ellis Silver Co. and Elkington Mason & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Silver Tray Pierced?

Prices for a silver tray pierced can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $350 and can go as high as $17,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,425.

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 Silver Tray Pierced
  • 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.
  • 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 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.