Salva
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What is Salva?
"Salva" is a word that refers to a silver tray.
Among trays (flat containers with shallow bottoms), only those made of silver are called salva.
It was used in upper-class European households to carry cups and plates to the table, and for butlers to carry letters and cards to their masters.
The shape is generally round, but there are also oval, rectangular, and octagonal shapes.
They vary in size, and some have several legs.
It seems that items with handles are not called salva even if they are made of silver.
Origin of Salva
The etymology of SALVER comes from the Latin word "SALVARE" .
"SALVARE" has the meaning as a verb, "to protect and save from risk," and as a noun, " savior ."
In the past, in royal and noble families, to prevent food from being poisoned, servants would taste the food and drinks before serving them, and once the poisonous taste was gone, the food would be placed on a silver tray before being served. Ta.
The food served on Salva was proof that the poisonous taste was over, and for the aristocrats of the time, Salva was a savior that protected them from poison.
How to use Salva
If it's a large one, you can use it to hold wine, glasses, or tea sets.
It is also used to place food, fruits, etc.
If it is beautifully decorated, the salva alone may be displayed as a piece of furniture.
If it is medium-sized, you can use it as a stand to display flowers or furniture, creating a very gorgeous interior.
If it's small, you can use it to place perfume bottles, jewelry, etc., or use it as a tray to keep watches, wallets, keys, etc.
It is also perfect as a tray to hold tea and sweets.
Salva also has a ceremonial aspect and is sometimes used as a souvenir.
Famous examples include the women's singles trophy at Wimbledon Tennis and the runner-up prize at the Golf Masters Tournament.
summary
Antique salvas are often highly decorative, and are highly versatile items that can create a luxurious space just by placing something on them.
It's beautiful just to display it, but it can also be used in a variety of ways to fit modern lifestyles.
These Salvas are very popular in the antique market and have many collectors all over the world.
