Waiter 1724 - 1725

Editor: Here we have Thomas Mason's "Waiter," made of silver. Its simple form almost feels like a blank canvas. What is your interpretation of such an understated piece? Curator: It whispers of quiet elegance, doesn’t it? Imagine the stories this small tray could tell, the clandestine meetings over tea, the weight of gossip passed along with a silver shilling. I wonder, does its very plainness amplify its purpose? Editor: I suppose so! By not being ornate it allows it to hold any narrative. Thanks, I hadn't considered that. Curator: It's a pleasure. Next time you see a tray, maybe consider what it has seen.