Vintage Oneida Silver-Plated Fluted Dish – Small Oval Tray

There is a certain quiet reliability to mid-century American tableware, and Oneida was arguably the high priest of the movement. This small oval tray or dish features an elegant, fluted rim that catches the light beautifully, showing off its classic, low-slung silhouette.

Stamped clearly on the base with the Oneida USA heraldic mark, it is constructed from solid brass base metal that has been heavily electroplated with silver (EPNS). It is an incredibly tactile, versatile little piece, ideal for acting as a civilised key dish in a hallway, anchoring a pillar candle, or serving as a rather elegant resting place for your spectacles or pocket watch.

Condition:
Offered in honest, polished vintage condition. The tray features an authentic tarnish haze across the plating alongside a small spot of distinct plating wear and historic pitting right in the centre basin. These signs of actual domestic utility give the piece a fine, immediate character and happily save you from the absolute dread of making its very first blemish.
Dimensions:
• Length: 22 cm (approx. 8.6 inches)
• Width: 18 cm (approx. 7 inches)
• Height: 3.5 cm (approx. 1.4 inches)