Rectangular tray with handle Schiavon Imperial (Impero)

Collection: Imperial Impero (Schiavon)
Material: 925 Silver
Length: 550 mm
Width: 320 mm
Weight: 1797 g

The unique Impero collection is characterized by a leaf motif inspired by the Napoleonic era. This collection is perfect for decorating your table and home in the spirit of the luxury of days long past.

Silver trays have confidently entered our lives. They are a symbol of status and good taste; the presentation of food in this manner appears striking, and the dishes themselves become much more appetizing under the shine of precious metal. The first trays appeared in Japan more than 1300 years ago, but they looked nothing like those we see today on store shelves. Japanese trays resembled simple wooden boards. Later, they were coated with black lacquer and decorated with stones and landscapes made of white quartz; these products are known today as bonseki. 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, which were painted with bright and colorful patterns. Over time, trays with edges made of gold and silver, which were decorated with intricate engraving, began to be distinguished.

The first iron trays began to be produced in the 18th century in Nizhny Tagil. Tin models were characterized by their large 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 painted with bright floral patterns.

It is important to note that trays were not always used specifically for serving food. They were produced as stands for samovars, hung on walls instead of paintings, and even taken on trips to place under paper for writing down impressions. In wealthy homes, a silver tray was always located at the entrance, where guests would leave their business cards. This tradition is still maintained today at exquisite ceremonial events and social receptions.