As the use of salvers increased during the 18th Century, and the items being served upon them grew heavier and larger, it became necessary to add handles and increase the size of the serving area, giving rise to what we now refer to as a tray. During the 18th Century trays were commonly oval in shape and plain in style, or engraved with bright cut decoration. During the Victorian period richly decorated trays were created, and during the 20th Century stylish Arts & Crafts and Art Deco designs can be found.
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Made circa 1880, this stunning, Antique Silver Plate Tray, is in the Aesthetic design, with beautiful engraving to the centre. The tray measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 27.75"(70.5cm) wide over the handles, by 19.25"(49cm) deep.
£875
Hallmarked in London in 1975 by Christopher Lawrence, this stylish, Sterling Silver Dish, features a cast shaped border, and textured detailing. The dish measures 8"(20cm) in diameter, and weighs 10.3 troy ounces.
£875
Made circa 1820, this stylish, Antique Old Sheffield Plate Tray, is in the Regency taste, featuring a shell and scroll border, an an engraved coat of arms to the centre. The tray measures 1.5"(4cm) tall, by 29.5"(79cm) wide over the handles, by 19.25"(49.5cm) deep.
£2,275
Hallmarked in London in 1937 by Ernest J. Lowe, this stylish, George VI period, Sterling Silver Bar Tray, is in the art deco taste, plain in style, and featuring wooden handles. The bar tray measures 2.25"(5.5cm) tall, by 20.5"(52cm) from handle to handle, by 8"(20cm) deep, and weighs 42.86 troy ounces.
£2,675
Hallmarked in London in 1901 by Heath & Middleton, this stylish, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Bar Tray, is plain in design, with raised borders, and tubular handles. The bar tray measures 1.75"(4.5cm) tall, by 18"(45.5cm) from handle to handle, by 7.5"(19cm) deep, and weighs 28 troy ounces.
£2,675
Hallmarked in London in 1972 by Christopher Lawrence, this handsome, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Tray, is round in shape and is in the modernist style Lawrence is famous for, with a bark effect border, and plain centre. The tray measures 0.5”(1.5cm) tall, by 15.25”(38.5cm) in diameter and weighs 49.07 troy ounces.
£2,775
Hallmarked in London in 1977 by John James McGreal, this very stylish, Sterling Silver Pair of Candlesticks & Tray Set, are in the Mid Century Modern style, with textured detailing to the borders of the tray and around the candlesticks. Each candlestick measures 5.5"(14cm) tall, by 2.75"(7cm) in diameter. The tray measures 12"(30cm) wide, by 7.5"(19cm) deep. Together the set weighs 33 troy ounces.
£2,975
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1904 by William Mammatt & Son, this attractive, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Tray, features a pierced gallery border, and is engraved to the centre with a presentation inscription for 'The Worshipful Company of Horners'. The tray measures 1.75"(4.5cm) tall, by 24.75"(63cm) wide, by 18"(46cm) deep, and weighs 84.9 troy ounces.
£3,475
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1952 by Atkin Brothers, this handsome, Sterling Silver Tray, features a gadroon border to the rim and handles. The tray measures 1.35"(4.5cm) tall, by 21.25"(54cm) wide over the handles, by 14"(35.5cm) deep, and weighs 56.6 troy ounces.
£3,795
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1936 by Brooke & Sons, this handsome, George VI period, Sterling Silver Bar Tray, is in the art deco taste, octagonal in shape, and featuring reed borders and handles. The tray measures 1.25"(3.5cm) tall, by 23.5"(59.5cm) from handle to handle, by 10.5"(26.5cm) deep and weighs 51.55 troy ounces.
£3,795
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1926 by Deykin & Harrison, this attractive, Sterling Silver Tray, features a shell and gadroon border, and ornate handles. The tray measures 29"(74cm) from handle to handle, by 17.5"(44cm) deep and weighs 102.8 troy ounces.
£3,975
Hallmarked in London in 1935 by Harrison Brothers & Howson, and carrying a retail shop mark for Asprey London, this very handsome, Sterling Silver Tray, features a 'Chippendale' border, and an engraved crest and motto to the centre. The tray measures 25.75"(65.5cm) wide over the handles, by 17"(43cm) deep, and weighs an impressive 102.3 troy ounces.
£3,975
Hallmarked in London in 1899 by Charles Stuart Harris, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Gallery Tray, is oval in shape, and has a wonderfully decorative pierced border. The tray measures 2.5"(6.5cm) tall, by 20"(51cm) wide, by 12.5"(32cm) deep, and weighs 60.5 troy ounces.
£3,975
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1959 by Mappin & Webb, this stylish, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Tray, is plain in design, with shaped corners, and reed detailing throughout. The tray measures 1.5"(3.5cm) tall, by 20.5"(52cm) wide over the handles, by 12"(30.5cm) deep, and weighs 68.53 troy ounces.
£3,975
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1944 by Frank Cobb & Co., this handsome, George VI period, Sterling Silver Tray, is in the art deco taste, with shaped corners and reed detailing. The tray measures 1.5"(4cm) tall, by 22"(56.5cm) wide, by 12"(30.5cm) deep, and weighs 77.44 troy ounces.
£4,795
Hallmarked in London in 1900 by Charles Stuart Harris, this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Gallery Tray, features a pierced and decorative gallery border, and an engrvaed crest and motto to the centre. The tray measures 2.5"(6.5cm) tall, by 22.75"(58cm) wide, by 14"(35.5cm) deep, and weighs 83 troy ounces.
£4,975
Hallmarked in London in 1938 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons, this handsome, George VI period, Sterling Silver Tray, is in the art deco taste, octagonal in shape, and plain in design. The tray measures 1"(2.5cm) tall, by 21"(53cm) from handle to handle, by 12.75"(32.5cm) deep and weighs 64.61 troy ounces.
£4,975
Hallmarked in London in 1798 by Crispin Fuller, this stunning, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Tray, is in the Neoclassical style, featuring reed borders, and an engraved crest to the centre. The tray measures 1"(2.5cm) tall, by 23"(58.5cm) wide, by 14.25"(36cm) deep, and weighs 68 troy ounces.
£5,375
Created as part of the "service à thé Monique" pattern by the Orféverie Boulenger & Cie of Paris in 1933, this stunning tray is plain and circular to the centre, with a dodecagonal rim, and polished wooden handles to both sides. The tray measures 1.25"(3cm) tall, by 19.5"(49.5cm) wide over the handles, by 16.5"(42cm) deep, and weighs 74.3 troy ounces. It is recorded in: 'Nouveau Modéles, Style Moderne'. Published in October 1933. Extract 4, Page 7.
£5,775
Hallmarked in London in 1905 by Hawksworth Eyres & Co, this heavy, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Tray, features flat chased floral and scroll decoration to the body with a shaped shell and gadroon border, and an engraved crest and motto to the centre. The tray measures 29"(74cm) from handle to handle, by 20"(51cm) deep, and weighs 136 troy ounces. The crest and motto is that of the North family, and most likely that of Major Sir Harry North, who was Knighted the same year that the tray was made. The motto translates as 'By Courage & Faith'.
£5,975
Hallmarked in London in 1793 by Crouch & Hannam, this very handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Tray, is plain in style, standing on four feet, and featuring reed borders and acanthus detailing the handles. The tray measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 25.75"(65.5cm) from handle to handle, by 16.5"(42cm) deep and weighs 97.1 troy ounces.
£6,475
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1939 by Edward & Sons, this very stylish, George VI period, Sterling Silver Tray, is in the art deco taste, octagonal in shape, with reed borders, and turned wooden handles The tray measures 2.25"(5.5cm) tall, by 20.75"(52.5cm) from handle to handle, by 18.5"(47cm) deep, and weighs 105.64 troy ounces.
£7,495
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1896 by Sibray, Hall & Co. , this attractive, Antique, Victorian Sterling Silver Tray, is in the gallery style, with a pierced and raised border, and wonderful engraving throughout. The tray measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 22.25"(56.5cm) from handle to handle, by 15.25"(38.5cm) deep and weighs 116.72 troy ounces.
£7,975
Hallmarked in London in 1813 by Samuel Hennell, this very handsome, Regency period Antique Sterling Silver Tray, is large in size, and features a double border of both fluting and gadroon, with acanthus detailed gadroon handles. The tray measures 28.75"(73cm) in length, including the handles, by 18"(46cm) deep, and weighs an impressive 142.5 troy ounces.
£8,275
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1917 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this very attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Tray, is in the gallery style, featuring a pierced border, wonderful engraved decoration to the centre, and standing on 8 feet. The tray measures 3.25"(8.5cm) tall, by 23"(58.5cm) wide, by 17.5"(44.5cm) deep, and weighs an impressive 141.6 troy ounces.
£8,675
Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1871 by Mackay & Chisholm, this wonderful, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tray, is Baroque in style, featuring engraved decoration to the centre with acanthus leaves and lions, an engraved crest, and an incredible cast border depicting lions & dragons amongst scrolling acanthus leaves. The tray measures 2.75"(7cm) tall, by 28"(71cm) wide, by 21.25"(54cm) deep, and weighs an impressive 141.8 troy ounces.
£9,675
Hallmarked in London in 1838 by Edward, Edward junior, John & William Barnard, this stunning, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tray, features wonderful flat chased decoration to the body, an acanthus & scroll border, and 4 cast acanthus detailed feet. The tray measures 3"(8cm) tall, by 28.5"(72.5cm) wide, by 18.5"(47cm) deep, and weighs an impressive 163 troy ounces.
£9,775
Hallmarked in London in 1929 by Omar Ramsden, this large George V period, Sterling Silver Presentation Tray, is oval in shape, with a spot hammered finish, and raised gallery with a castellated border. The centre with a presentation inscription and crest and motto of Mr S Lister James. The tray measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 27"(68.5cm) wide, by 18.5"(47cm) deep, and weighs an impressive 177.6 troy ounces.
The presentation inscription reads. "Wrought for S. Lister James by the desire of his friends and colleagues of the Geological Staff Anglo-Persian Oil Co. Ltd. 1914-1929, and presented to him in token of their affectionate regard on the occasion of his retirement from the post of Chief Geologist'.
The Anglo-Persian Oil Co. Ltd. was one of the an antecedents of BP.
£14,975
Hallmarked in London in 1790 by Crouch & Hannam, this impressive set of three, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Trays, stand on bead bordered feet, and feature reed borders, bright cut engraved decoration, and an engraved coat of arms to each. The larger tray measures 22"(56cm) wide, by 14.5"(37.5cm) deep, and the smaller trays measure 17"(43cm) wide, by 10.75"(27cm) deep. The suite together weighs 144.6 troy ounces.
£19,750
Hallmarked in London in 1972 by Christopher Lawrence, this stunning, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Set of 12 Beakers & Tray, are incredibly stylish, made in Lawrence's signature style with bark effect detailing and gilt interiors. Each beaker measures 5.25"(13.5cm) tall, by 3"(7.5cm) in diameter, and the tray measures 16.75"(42.5cm) in diameter. The set together weighs 165.12 troy ounces.
£19,975