Large 20th Century Hotel Silver Footed Salver Tray With Inset Bowl by Dodge, Inc. – Queen Victoria Mark

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A grand and versatile example of American hotel silver, this large footed salver tray was crafted by Dodge, Inc. of … Read more A grand and versatile example of American hotel silver, this large footed salver tray was crafted by Dodge, Inc. of Los Angeles, active from the 1940s.

Measuring an impressive 16 inches in diameter, the tray features a 1-inch deep recessed well with an array of uses; hors d'oeuvres, meats, vegetables, securing a tureen, or as a centerpiece. Raised on four scrolled feet, it elevates whatever it holds while protecting surfaces beneath. The wide border is richly decorated in the Rococo Revival style, with scrolling foliage, grape clusters, and shell motifs.

Stamped on the underside with the “Queen Victoria” crest, a Dodge, Inc. trade mark, this piece was made for both elegance and heavy use — the hallmark of hotel silver.

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Maker: Dodge, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA; also listed in Chicago, Dallas, Miami, and Newark)

Mark: “Queen Victoria” crest

Date: 20th Century

Dimensions: 16″ diameter × 3″ high; 1″ deep interior bowl

Material: Silverplate (Hotel Silver)

Style: Rococo Revival / Hollywood Regency / Traditional

Why we love it:
Generously scaled and richly detailed, this tray exemplifies the durability and glamour of American hotel silver. Perfect as a serving piece, barware plateau, or dramatic centerpiece base. See less