Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Salver \Sal"ver\, n. [Sp. salva pregustation, the tasting of
   viands before they are served, salver, fr. salvar to save, to
   taste, to prove the food or drink of nobles, from L. salvare
   to save. See {Save}.]
   A tray or waiter on which anything is presented.

Salver \Salv"er\, n.
   One who salves, or uses salve as a remedy; hence, a
   quacksalver, or quack. [Obs.]

Salver \Sal"ver\, n. [Cf. {Salvage}.]
   A salvor. --Skeat.

Source : WordNet®

salver
     n : a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks; usually
         made of silver