Tray 1712 - 1713

Editor: This silver tray, by John Rand, features an engraved emblem. It feels both simple and stately. What symbols jump out to you? Curator: The emblem is fascinating! Coats of arms, like this one, were once potent symbols of lineage and status. Do you notice the rooster at the top? It is a symbol of vigilance, courage, and often, resurrection. Editor: Resurrection? That's unexpected on a tray. Curator: Precisely! It reminds us that even everyday objects can carry layers of complex cultural meaning. Objects like these connect us to the past. Editor: I’ll never look at a silver tray the same way again.