Collection: Barocco 18th Century Material: Silver 925 DIMENSIONS: 560 x 340 mm Weight: 1644 g The Barocco collection offers the highest craftsmanship and decoration and was created for luxurious homes and tables. Each decorative accessory item is offered in 925 silver. 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 appear much more appetizing under the gleam of precious metal. The first trays appeared in Japan over 1300 years ago, but they looked nothing like those we see on store shelves today. Japanese trays resembled simple wooden boards. Later, they were coated with black lacquer and adorned 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 celebrated 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, colorful patterns. Later, trays with gold and silver edges were distinguished, which featured intricate engravings. The first iron trays began to be produced in the 18th century in Nizhny Tagil. Tin models were large and were called tablecloth trays; over time, they were reduced to the familiar size 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 specifically for serving food. They were produced as stands for samovars, hung on walls instead of paintings, and even taken on journeys to serve as a surface for writing impressions. In wealthy homes, a silver tray was always placed at the entrance for guests to leave their business cards. This tradition is still observed today at exquisite formal events and social receptions.
One of the most famous Italian companies in the field of Schiavon Argenteria precious metals was founded in 1957 by Angelo Schiavon.From a small workshop in which silver products were made, in more than half a century it was transformed into a company, offering a large assortment of classical collections of silver utensils.Classical forms, aesthetic appearance, high quality of the decoration of even the smallest and most inconspicuous details have long received the highest ratings of silver sheet experts from around the world. Combination of classical and modern forms of collections of dishes presented by talented Schiavon designers, satisfyThe most refined taste is a sign of prestige for their owners.All silver products are real works of art that delight the eyes and bring aesthetic pleasure.Attention to trifles, the creative approach and excellent quality of all Schiavon products promote the company to leading positions in Italy and even throughout Europe. All products are the result of the efforts of the jewelers and designers team.In the manufacture of products and applying the decor, coinage, as well as Fondu technique or “melting”, which appeared even in the time of Napoleon, is used.The assortment range of company products includes about 1000 items.The company guarantees the impeccable quality of product decoration, regardless of categories.Some difference can only be in the composition, the products are assigned 925 and 800 samples due to the percentage of copper added to silver. Nao
