Elegance Silverware Plated Serving Tray or Hollowware Piece
Hollowware / Serving Tray / Platter · Elegance Silverware (Elegance Brands). Modern commercial manufacturer producing mass-market silver-plated tableware and giftware.
Pattern: Standard Plain / Polished Collection (Unidentified specific pattern, contemporary production)
Type
Hollowware / Serving Tray / Platter
Maker
Elegance Silverware (Elegance Brands). Modern commercial manufacturer producing mass-market silver-plated tableware and giftware.
Material
Silver-plated over base metal (typically brass, copper, or nickel alloy). Non-precious core material with a thin exterior electroplated silver layer.
Dimensions
Dimensions unknown (close-up surface view); likely standard serving tray size ranging from 10 to 16 inches. Moderate commercial hollowware weight.
Description
A contemporary silver-plated tray or hollowware piece produced by Elegance Silverware in Indonesia. The surface exhibits a highly reflective silver plating showing fine scuffs, swirl marks, and signs of household use. It represents accessible modern tableware manufactured for everyday entertaining and catering.
Key Features
Original manufacturer adhesive sticker ('Elegance SILVERWARE MADE IN INDONESIA') preserved on the surface; bright electroplated mirror finish.
Material & Composition
Silver-plated over base metal (typically brass, copper, or nickel alloy). Non-precious core material with a thin exterior electroplated silver layer.
Finish & Decoration
Polished mirror finish with extensive surface micro-scratching, wear, and light clouding from handling and cleaning.
Hallmarks & Stamps
No traditional stamped metallic hallmarks visible; marked with an adhesive paper/plastic label reading 'Elegance® SILVERWARE MADE IN INDONESIA'.
Construction Details
Machine-stamped and electroplated sheet metal construction designed for mass retail production.
Functional Features
Flat or shallow utilitarian serving surface designed for food presentation, tabletop decor, or catering use.
Handle & Grip Details
Handles not visible in frame; smooth flat bed area shown.
Craftsmanship Details
Standard modern industrial manufacturing with smooth machine finishing and electroplated coating.
Authentication Indicators
Modern adhesive label replaces traditional hand or machine-punched marks; lack of sterling/925 stamps confirms silverplate composition.
Origin & Manufacturing
Made in Indonesia for distribution by commercial silverplate importers/distributors.
Era & Period
Contemporary Late 20th / Early 21st Century (c. 1990s–Present).
Age Estimate
Circa 1990s to present day, indicated by modern typography and sticky retail label.
Cultural Significance
Reflects the late 20th-century transition of formal silver service items from precious metals to mass-produced, overseas-manufactured electroplated giftware.
Condition Notes
Fair to Good. Heavy surface micro-scratching, rubbing, smudges, and light oxidation typical of pre-owned silver-plated serving items.
Value Estimate
$5 - $20 USD (nominal resale/secondhand value due to modern silverplate construction).
Care & Maintenance
Clean gently with warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft microfiber cloth. Use non-abrasive silver polishes sparingly to avoid wearing through the thin silver plating to the base metal.
Similar Pieces
Godinger Silver Art Co. trays, International Silver Co. modern silverplate trays, Oneida electroplated platters.
Interesting Facts
Elegance Silverware items are widely sold through department stores, home goods retailers, and wedding registries as budget-friendly alternatives to solid sterling silver.