17x12” Sheffield Silver Company This is a vintage silver-plated oval serving tray with an ornate chased border.

Silver-plated serving trays with ornate chased borders and central cartouches became extremely popular in middle-class Western households during the mid-20th century. Manufacturers adopted electroplating techniques to make luxurious table accessories accessible without the high cost of solid sterling silver. These trays were frequently produced for formal dining, holiday gatherings, and buffet service.

During the post-war decades, numerous American and British silverware companies mass-produced these heavy decorative platters using base metals like brass or white metal coated with a layer of pure silver. The elaborate Rococo-revival motifs, including cast floral rims and detailed acid-etched or hand-chased centers, were designed to imitate 18th-century antique silver. Over time, these pieces became staples of home entertaining before shifting into secondary vintage markets as dining habits grew more casual.