Set of two trays; Spain, 20th century.

Set of two trays; Spain, XX century.
Silver 925.
Measurements: 97 x 130 cm; 101 x 147 x 10 cm.
Weight: 1756 g.
Set consisting of two trays, or centerpieces made entirely in silver. In spite of their morphological difference, since each one has an individual design and dimensions, in both cases similarities can be observed. The two trays rest on chamfered ball feet and have a high perimeter with an openwork design.
Spanish silver in the 20th century constitutes an interesting chapter of transition between the artisan tradition inherited from previous centuries and the new aesthetic and industrial currents of modernity. At the beginning of the century, the production of silverware was still strongly influenced by historical styles such as neoclassicism and eclecticism. The workshops maintained traditional techniques and produced pieces mainly for domestic (trays, tea sets, cutlery) and religious (monstrances, chalices) use. Cities such as Cordoba, Madrid and Seville continued to be important centers of production.