Serving trays have been used for centuries to present food and drinks, evolving in design and material with different eras and cultures. Ornate metal trays, particularly those made of silver or silver plate, were popular in the Victorian and Edwardian periods for displaying wealth and sophistication during social gatherings. This silver-plated sandwich serving tray, with its embossed floral and scrollwork patterns and twisted handle, strongly suggests a design influenced by the Art Nouveau or late Victorian aesthetic. Such pieces were often crafted from materials like pewter, Britannia metal, or silver plate, making them accessible yet elegant decorative and functional items for the dining table or sideboard.
