Rectangular serving tray Schiavon Barocco 18th century

Collection: Barocco XVIII Century
Material: 925 Silver
DIMENSIONS: 560 x 340 mm
Weight: 1644 g
The Barocco collection offers the highest craftsmanship and elegance, designed for luxurious homes and tables. Each decorative accessory is offered in 925 silver.

Silver trays have confidently entered our lives. They are a symbol of status and good taste; such a way of serving food looks impressive, and the dishes themselves become much more appetizing under the shine of precious metal. The first trays appeared in Japan over 1300 years ago. However, they looked nothing like those we can see on store shelves today. Japanese trays resembled simple wooden boards. Later, they were covered with black lacquer and adorned with stones and landscapes of white quartz; these products are now known as bonsai. They were used in Japan for tea ceremonies and were renowned for their beauty and elegance.

In Russia, trays appeared much later—in the 16th century. Initially, they resembled simple wooden dishes, which were decorated with bright and colorful patterns. Over time, trays with edges of gold and silver began to emerge, which were decorated with intricate engravings.

The first iron trays began to be produced in the 18th century in Nizhny Tagil. Tin models were notable for their large size and were called tablecloth trays; over time, they were reduced to sizes familiar to us today, but did not lose their functionality. In the 19th century, trays began to be painted with bright floral patterns.

It should be noted that trays were not always used exclusively for serving food. They were produced as holders for samovars, hung on walls instead of paintings, and even taken on journeys to serve as writing surfaces for recording impressions. In wealthy homes, a silver tray was always placed at the entrance for guests to leave their business cards. This tradition continues to be upheld at exquisite ceremonial events and social gatherings to this day.