The Chippendale tray design is modeled after the 18th century English Rococo furniture designs of cabinet maker and interior designer, Thomas Chippendale. The graceful, ornate edge brings character and style wherever it is displayed. These engrave beautifully and with our very current software we use fills to create contrast that older engraving techniques wouldn't allow. One caveat - the manufacturer says these items should not be displayed standing (as shown) as pewter will slump over time.