Esso - Serving dish - Silverplated

Oval silver-plated serving dish
Estimated age About 60-90 years (early to mid-20th century)
Materials Silver-plated metal (base copper alloy or nickel silver, coated with a thin layer of silver)
Style Traditional / Neoclassical with a chantourné edge
Origin France
Historical significance These dishes were essential elements of tableware in middle-class and affluent households. They symbolize the evolution of domestic dinnerware toward materials more affordable than solid silver while preserving the elegance of shapes
The term 'silvered metal' became popular after the invention of electroplating (galvanoplasty) in the mid-19th century.
The chantourné edge, typical of this tray, is a form that facilitates handling during service.
Fun facts These items were often highly prized wedding gifts in the mid-20th century.