Salver 1830 - 1846

"Salver" is a silver tray created by American silversmith Samuel Kirk between 1830 and 1846. The tray features a central floral design, surrounded by a border of repeating circles, all set against a textured, hammered background. This decorative detail, called repoussé, is achieved by hammering the metal from behind to create a raised pattern. The tray, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a fine example of Kirk's craftsmanship and the popularity of silver in the early 19th century.