Waiter 1738 - 1739

"Waiter" is a small silver tray created by English silversmith Edward Feline in 1738-39. It is currently located at the Art Institute of Chicago. The tray is intricately designed, featuring a scalloped rim and a single foot that supports the circular base. The center of the tray is adorned with a delicate engraved design, possibly a coat of arms or a personal monogram. "Waiter" is an exquisite example of 18th-century English silversmithing and its use as a decorative object.