Rectangular tray with handle Schiavon Imperial (Impero)

Collection: Imperial Impero (Schiavon)
Material: Silver 925
Length: 550 mm
Width: 320 mm
Weight: 1797 g
The unique Impero collection is characterized by a leaf design inspired by the Napoleonic era. This collection is perfect for decorating your table and home in the spirit of the luxury of days gone by.
Silver trays have confidently entered our lives. They are a sign of status and good taste; such a way of serving food looks impressive, and the dishes themselves become much more appetizing under the sheen of precious metal. The first trays appeared in Japan over 1300 years ago. However, they did not look like those we can see on store shelves today. Japanese trays resembled ordinary wooden boards. Later, they began to be covered with black lacquer, decorated with stones and landscapes made of white quartz; such items are now known as bonsaki. They were used in Japan for tea ceremonies and were famed for their beauty and elegance.
In Russia, trays appeared much later—in the 16th century. Initially, they resembled simple wooden dishes that were painted with bright and colorful patterns. Later, they began to feature boards with gold and silver edges, which were decorated with intricate engravings.
The first iron trays were produced in the 18th century in Nizhny Tagil. Tin models were notable for their enormous size and were called tablecloth trays; over time, they were reduced to a more familiar size but did not lose their functionality. In the 19th century, trays began to be adorned with vibrant floral patterns.
It is important to note that trays were not always used specifically for serving food. They were made as stands for samovars, hung on walls instead of paintings, and even taken on travels to serve as a base for writing and recording impressions. In wealthy homes, a silver tray was always placed at the entrance for guests to leave their visiting cards. This tradition is still maintained at exquisite formal events and social receptions today.