Small tray (one of a pair) 1757 - 1759

This pair of small silver trays, crafted by Johann Martin Satzger I between 1757 and 1759, are now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. The oval trays feature a simple, elegant design, with a smooth, unadorned surface and a decorative, slightly raised rim adorned with delicate, floral patterns. These trays, measuring 5 inches in width, are representative of Satzger’s mastery of silversmithing and the refined aesthetic of the Rococo period.