Salver

Art Historical Context

This elegant 19th-century salver, likely of French origin, exemplifies the refined metalwork traditions of European decorative arts.ed in silver gilt—a luxurious technique where a thin layer of gold is applied over silver for a radiant, durable finish—it measures a modest 7/8 × 9 11/16 × 5 3/4 inches, making it perfectly suited for serving delicate items like tea cups or correspondence in affluent households. Its presence in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture andative Arts Department, gifted by Mrs. C. Ruxton Love Jr. in1978, highlights its status as a cherished example of sil...