In the 18th and 19th centuries elaborate serving pieces were used in the dining rooms of wealthy households. Food would be brought from the kitchens by the staff and placed on buffet servers at the side of the room, a butler or footman would then serve the food from the serving pieces. These pieces would come in all manner of materials and styles including silver, silver plated and porcelain.

This is a continental silver plated serving platter made by Christofle.

In very good condition - the mark on the plate in the photo is a reflection.

Measuring 46cm long by 30cm wide.