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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
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Early 20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage English Edwardian Style Oval Silver Plated Raised Gallery 21" Bar Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Edwardian Style Oval Silver Plated Raised Gallery Bar Tray with Etched Scrollwork
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Entrée Serving Dish Tureen Covered Sheffield English Lid
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Early 20th Century English Silver Plated Lidded Entree Serving Dish Condition: All aspects
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

20th Century Salmon Fish Chrome Metal and Wood Tray Plate Platter, Vintage 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous serving tray or platter. Made of wood and metal. Beautiful color and patina. Nice for
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Vintage 1970s German Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Vintage LBS Co Silver Plated Scalloped Trinket Dish Tray with Pierced Gallery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage LBS Co Silver Plated Scalloped Trinket Dish Tray with Pierced Gallery. Circa Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

1970s Round Decorative Silver Plate with Geometric Engraving
Located in Marbella, ES
Stunning decorative silver plate with an engraved design featuring geometric patterns that converge
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Late 20th Century Spanish Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Vtg Wallace "Alden" Silver Plated Small Modern Trinket Dish Tray "ARH" Monogram
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Wallace "Alden" Silver Plated Small Modern Trinket Dish Tray. Item features "A.R.H
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Mid-20th Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Leonard Regency Style Silver Plated Clam Shell Hinged Warmer with Swan Handle
By Leonard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Leonard Regency Style Silver Plated Clam Shell Hinged Warmer with Swan Handle. Item features a swan
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Cocktail Party Aperitif Tray, English, Silver Plated, Service, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cocktail party aperitif tray. An English, silver plate and glass hors d'ouvres
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Victorian Silver Plated Narrow Footed Bar Serving Tray w Handles by Eton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Victorian Style Silver Plated Narrow Footed Bar Serving Tray with Handles by Eton. Circa
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Neocolonialist Revival Silver Plated Tureen W/ Scalloped Edges Baroque Detail
Located in New York, NY
This stately sterling silver plated tureen features a reeded handle, scalloped edges with Baroque
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Vintage 1940s Great Britain (UK) Colonial Revival Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Leonard Silverplate Clam Shell Form Silver Plated Hinged Warmer with Swan Handle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Leonard Silverplate Clam Shell Form Silver Plated Hinged Warmer with Swan. Item feature an ornate
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Mid-20th Century Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Oval Silver Plated Gallery Tray 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a large beautiful antique English Victorian Neo- Classical oval silver-plated gallery tray
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Vintage 1920s Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Beautiful ART DECO centrepiece bowl by Durousseau Raynaud silver plated 1930s
By Durousseau and Raynaud
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
ART DECO centrepiece bowl by Durousseau & Raynaud silver plated 1930s This magnificent French
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Antique 20th Century Silver Plated Serving Tray, James Dixon Sons c.1900
By James Dixon Sons
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century silver plated large oval serving tray, featuring a Greek key border and
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Antique Early 1900s British Other Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Gorham Co. English Edwardian Paw Foot Silver Plated Chafing Dish Warmer
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gorham Co. English Edwardian Paw Foot Silver Plated Chafing Dish Warmer. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Victorian Silver Plated Floral Repousse Trinket Dish Japan - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Victorian Style Silver Plated Floral Repousse Trinket Dish Japan - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Persian Zandi Middle Eastern Islamic Round S Brass Platter.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Persian Zandi Middle Eastern Islamic Round Silver-Plated Brass Platter. This distinctive
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20th Century Indian Moorish Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Antique English Silver-Plate 2-Tiered Cake Stand with Pierced Bowls, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English silver plate 2-tiered cake stand with pierced bowls, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Franco Lapini, chrome gilded silver steel charger plate, Italy, 20th Century
By Franco Lapini
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning charger plate by Franco Lapini, crafted in silver steel. Each piece features an elegant
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20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Antique Mermod Jaccard Co Art Nouveau Bird Crane Silver Plated Butlers Tray
By Mermod Jaccard Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mermod Jaccard & Co Art Nouveau Silver Plated Butlers Tray with Crane Bird Design to Center
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

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
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

BMF and Villeroy Boch Huge Jugendstil Silver Plated Serving Tray, circa 1900
By Bmf Nagel, Villeroy Boch
Located in Bochum, NRW
background. Marked to the backside (illegible rest mark from Villeroy Boch). Mounting made of silver
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage English Victorian LBS CO Superfine Silver Plated Tray with Gallery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Victorian LBS CO Superfine Silver Plated Tray with Gallery. Item features raised
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

W.K. Cowan Co 20" Round English Edwardian Silver Plated Footed Salver Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage W.K. Cowan & Co 20" Round English Edwardian "Bellflower" Silver Plated Large Footed Salver
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

1970s Serving Tray Handles Silver Plated Hammered Steel Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Square decorative serving tray made out of hammered cutout steel and silver plate handles. Mid
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate, Steel

Labrador Brass-Plated Silver Sauce-Boat, by Andrea Branzi from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Andrea Branzi
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
brass with plated silver 925, or in solid 925 silver. Prices may vary for the solid silver edition
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass, Silver

Vintage English Sheffield Meat Cutlery Serving Platter Tray "ASC" Monogram
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Sheffield Meat Cutlery Footed Serving Platter Tray with "ASC" Monogram. Circa Early
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Early 20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Edwardian Eagle Crown Engraved Oval Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Edwardian Eagle & Crown Engraved Oval Serving Platter Tray. Item features eagle
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Crescent Silver Plated 17" Grapevine Pattern Round Bar Tray w/ Handles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Crescent Silver Plated 17" Grapevine Pattern Round Bar Tray w/ Handles. Circa Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Victorian Grapevine Cluster Twin Handle Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Grapevine & Cluster Twin Handle Serving Platter Tray. Item features an
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Early 20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Plates Platters Serveware Set of 3 Blue Azul Macaubas Marble Hand-carved Italy
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in semi-precious quartzite Azul Macaubas. Multiple use as plates
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Quartz

Plates Platters Serveware Set of 3 Solid Green Onyx Marble Hand-carved Italy
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in Green Onyx. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Onyx

Plates Platter Serveware Set Green Onyx Blue Azul White Marble Hand-carved Italy
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: Small - L24 W20 H1.8 cm, Medium - L30 W28 H1.8
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Marble

Antique English Art Nouveau Silver Plated Floral Repousse Nut Dish Bowl Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Art Nouveau Silver Plated Floral Repousse Small Nut Dish - Set of 8. Circa Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique WMF Silver Plated Squirrel Nut Dish 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine good size, high quality.  WMF antique silver-plated nut dish or sweet dish, marked
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Antique Mid-19th Century Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Pair of Christofle Silver Plated Sauce / Gravy Boat
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Very beautiful sauce boat by Christofle. Excellent condition Stamped, all original.
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1990s French Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Georgian Ironstone Platter or Drainer Plate by Hicks Meigh Johnson, Circa 1830
By Hicks Meigh and Johnson 1
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good rounded oval ironstone (stone china) drainer plate, Circa 1830, which we attribute
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ironstone

Bordallo Pinheiro Majolica Cabbage Platter
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Portuguese Bordallo Pinheiro cabbage platter .
Category

Vintage 1960s Portuguese Organic Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Majolica

Antique Wallace Baroque Large 28" Silver Plated Serving Bar Tray w/ Handles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Wallace Baroque Large 28" Silver Plated Serving Bar Tray with Twin Handles Raised on Ornate
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Baroque Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Butterfly Brass and Silver Plate Dish with Abalone Inlay, Mexico 1960s
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
charming piece combines polished silver plate with brass trim and iridescent abalone shell inlay along the
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Organic Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Vtg Sheffield Reproduction Victorian Style Grape Cluster Twin Handle Platter
By Sheffield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sheffield Reproduction Victorian Style Grape Cluster Twin Handle 27" Platter Tray. Item
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Christofle Silver Plated Metal Jugs
By Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Christofle Silver Metal Pitcher Pair Beautiful set of silver metal pitchers with a fluted base that
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20th Century French Belle Époque Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Twentieth Century Silver Plate Rococo Style Wine Coasters
Located in Nantucket, MA
silver plate galleries and turned wood bases with central silver plate disks, the bottom covered in green
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Mid-20th Century English Rococo Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Minton Hand Painted Artist Signed Fish Service with Platter, 12 Plates and Gravy
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
which measure 9.75" in diameter, a sauce tureen and under plate and a matching platter. Perfect for a
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Mid-20th Century English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century English Victorian Silver Plate Tray
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian silver-plate serving tray with handles and a scalloped edge with an etched floral
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Vintage Modern Silver Plated 3 Section Narrow Serving Tray Trinket Dish by Towle
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Modern Silver Plated 3 Section Narrow Serving Tray Trinket Dish by Towle with Removable
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Late 20th Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Floral Embossed Victorian Silver Plated 12" Oval Bar Nut Dish by PS Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Floral Embossed Victorian Silver Plated 12" Oval Bar Nut Dish by PS & Co. Circa Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid Century Franco Lapini Style Crayfish Lobster Silver Plate Seafood Set c 1960
By Franco Lapini
Located in London, GB
An unusual and hard-to-find mid century Hollywood Regency set of silver plate novelty seafood
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Italian Silver Plated Cutlery Set mod Baroque By Sambonet 36 pieces
Located in Roma, IT
A cutlery set made in Italy by the historic silver and silver plated company Sambonet. Founded in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate, EPNS

19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plated Two-Piece Well Tree and Meat Dome
By Sheffield
Located in Dallas, TX
silver plated finish. Use is as a centerpiece on a dining table for your next dinner party. Measure
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Antique EG Webster English Art Nouveau Silver Plated Repousse Tea Set - 3 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique EG Webster English Art Nouveau Silver Plated Repousse Tea Set - 3 Pc Set. Circa Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Set of 12 Oval Antique Silver Plated Serving Dishes - Made Circa 1910
Located in London, London
Made circa 1910, this very handsome set of 12, Antique Silver Plate Serving Dishes, are plain in
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage English LBS Co 982 Silver Plated Scalloped Oval Pierced Gallery Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English LBS Co 982 Silver Plated Scalloped Oval Pierced Gallery Tray. Item features a "C
Category

Mid-20th Century Edwardian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

English Silver Plated Asparagus Serving Dish, circa 1910 by Mappin and Webb
By Mappin Webb
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning antique Asparagus serving set by the top notch silversmith, Mappin and Webb, marked on the underside. The handle has a lovely Art Nouveau design and both the grille and...
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Styled Silver Plated Twin Covered Entree Servers as Camrose Golf Trophy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver plated double warm food server was made in England during the 1960s in the Victorian
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Sheffield England Victorian Style Oval Platter Tray w/ Raised Gallery
By Sheffield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sheffield England Victorian Style Oval Platter Tray w/ Raised Gallery. Circa Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

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Silver Plated Platters For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of silver plated platters available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and porcelain, all silver plated platters available were constructed with great care. There are 2837 antique and vintage silver plated platters for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 369 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of silver plated platters available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of silver plated platters to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and Victorian silver plated platters are of considerable interest. Barberini Gunnell, Pieruga Marble and Piero Fornasetti each produced beautiful silver plated platters that are worth considering.

How Much are Silver Plated Platters?

Silver plated platters can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $886, while the lowest priced sells for $15 and the highest can go for as much as $435,000.

Finding the Right Platters-serveware for You

The antique and vintage serveware on 1stDibs includes serving bowls, platters, tureens and more — everything you need to serve the delicious meal you prepared for guests, whether it’s an intimate dinner or a family event.

When hosting dinner parties for company or the holidays, the kind of serveware you put to use is obviously going to be integral to the whole experience. And there are tricks and tips out there for setting the modern table too. But between meals, the serveware and other tableware you’ve collected over the years to show off in a display cabinet in your dining room will also be integral to your decor, ensuring an air of elegance is part of your gatherings.

Whether you are hosting a formal dinner party or a more relaxed cocktail affair, you should have plenty of food on hand for people to snack on.

“Everybody loves a cheese plate, and it’s so easy to assemble,” explains Athena Calderone, the talent behind the popular lifestyle blog EyeSwoon. “I start with a few favorite cheeses, and then I like to add figs or a sweet chutney, charcuterie and olives. Just something to nibble on.”

The right serveware lends sophistication to any space, whether your favorite porcelain or glassware is on the dining table or in a classic hutch against the wall. No matter the medium, there’s serveware to complement all manner of furniture styles and design preferences. Serveware can be a means of personal expression, and certain pieces and designs over the years have become coveted collector’s pieces to be displayed as art themselves.

Browse the extensive collection of antique and vintage serveware on 1stDibs.

Questions About Silver Plated Platters
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver platters are solid silver or silver-plated. In order to qualify as pure silver, an object must be made from at least 92.5% pure silver. For example, most sterling silver is around 7.5% copper, which helps strengthen the piece and give it longevity. Shop a collection of antique and modern silver platters from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, a silver platter may be worth something. Solid silver pieces likely have value simply due to the going market rate for silver precious metals. In addition, both solid silver and silver-plated platters may be sought by collectors based on their age, style and other factors. Some collectors look for platters made by specific manufacturers, such as Tiffany Co., Gorham and Christofle. If you'd like to receive a professional valuation for your piece, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of silver platters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if a platter is real silver, search the piece for purity hallmarks. Marking systems vary by country, so research the ones on your piece using trusted online resources to determine the metal. If you can't find any markings, try holding a magnet near your platter. Solid silver isn't magnetic. As a result, you can conclude that your piece is silver-plated or crafted out of an entirely different metal if a magnet sticks to its surface. If you need help identifying your platter's material, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of service. Find a selection of silver platters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To tell silver from silver plating, try holding a strong magnet near the item. If the magnet is attracted to the piece, it is most likely silver-plated, as solid silver is unlikely to be magnetic. You can also check the hallmarks. Markings that say silver plate, EP, EPNS, EPBM or BP indicate plating. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate the piece. Explore a large selection of silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sheffield silver plate usually refers to electroplated silverware produced in Sheffield, England. Prior to electroplating, Sheffield silver was associated with a particular process of layered construction which consisted of copper and silver. Today, this older form of silver is usually referred to by collectors as “Old Sheffield Silver Plate.” Shop a collection of Sheffield silver from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Triple-plated silver is silverware manufactured with a certain technique. Specifically, the manufacturer has applied three layers of silver plating to the base metal during the production process to ensure its durability. You will sometimes see triple-plating described as "Treble Plate." Find a large selection of silverware from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The hallmark for silver plate depends on the manufacturer. Most often, companies do not place hallmarks on silver plate. This differs from sterling silver, which usually bears a 925 mark. In some cases, companies may stamp "plated" or a similar term, but this is uncommon. On 1stDibs, find a range of silver plate serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    The mark for silver plating varies. In the U.S., the most common markings are EP, EPNS, A1 and B1. A UK silver plate may feature a wide range of markings. You can find pictures of these identifying marks on trusted online resources and use them to determine if a particular piece is silver-plated. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The silver plate commonly used during the 18th century is Sheffield plate. It is a combination of silver and copper. By the mid 19th century, most silver plate pieces featured electroplating. Find a collection of Sheffield plate silver ware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    The difference between a silver plate and a Sheffield plate is that one item is a type of the other. Silverplate, which is sometimes spelled silver-plate or silver plate, is the general name for any silver wares made predominantly of a base metal finished with a thin layer of pure silver.

    Developed in the 1700s by Thomas Boulsover in Sheffield, England, Sheffield silverplate is a specific type of silverplate created by fusing silver with copper. 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.

    Find antique Sheffield silverplate and other silverplate objects for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if your teapot is silver or silver plated, look for markings. Sterling silver teapots often show some type of markings, while silver plate pieces rarely have hallmarks. An expert licensed appraiser can assist with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted silver teapots.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell if a silver plate is real silver, first try holding a magnet close to it. If the magnet sticks, the piece may be silver-plated, meaning that it is primarily a base metal with a thin layer of pure silver over top. Alternatively, a magnetic plate may be crafted out of an entirely different material that simply has a silver-tone appearance. You can also research any hallmarks on the plate using trusted online resources or ask a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to give their expert opinion on the material. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of silver plates.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    What silver plate is worth today varies. Because silver plate pieces contain only minimal amounts of silver, they usually don't have much value on the scrap market. However, silver plate, which is sometimes spelled silver-plate or silverplate, may be worth something due to its style, type, age, maker, rarity and overall condition. Some silver plate makers that are popular among collectors include Reed Barton, Gorham, Sheffield Cutlers Company, Christofle, Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Lino Sabattini, Elkington Co. and Mappin Webb. If you'd like a professional opinion on how much items in your collection may be worth, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can assist you. Explore a large collection of antique and vintage Sheffield silver plate and other silver plate on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To tell if silver is solid or plated, try holding a magnet near it. Solid silver is not magnetic, but the base metals used in silver plating often are. As a result, if the magnet sticks strongly, the piece likely features silver plating. Another way to determine the materials is to look for markings. On silver wares produced in the U.S., the markings “STER,” “925” or “.925” usually indicate solid silver, while “EP,” “EPNS,” “A1” and “AA” typically indicate silver plating. When in doubt, seek the opinion of a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. Find a variety of silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Silver plate is generally not worth very much because the silver is simply coating a base metal. Therefore they do not hold any monetary worth.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, silver-plated items will not have a hallmark or ‘925’ stamp. Silver-plated refers to when an item, usually brass, has been coated in a thin layer of silver. You can shop a collection of authentic silver-plated items from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    How you read silver plate hallmarks depends on the origin of the piece. Makers in different countries utilize varying systems for hallmarking their silver plate pieces, and these systems have evolved over time. For example, some British makers indicated the highest quality of silver plate with an A1 hallmark and the second highest with an A. Since there is so much variation, the best way to interpret hallmarks on a particular piece is to consult trusted online resources, a certified appraiser or a knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a range of silver plate pieces.