What is a Silverware Chest?
Sometimes referred to as a silverware tray or caddy, a silverware chest is a small case designed to house and protect silverware pieces. The chests are usually rectangular and flat in appearance, and contain divided sections where the various pieces can be securely placed when not in use. While a chest of this type is usually utilized only for silver pieces, there are also flatware chests that may be utilized to organize and protect silver- and gold-plated flatware as well. The interior of the silverware chest is constructed in a manner that helps to prevent the silver pieces from shifting or rubbing against one another. Most chests will have a felt- or velvet-lined mold that features slots for each type of silverware found in a set. Along with the basic forks, spoons, and knives, the chest may also include a section for matching steak knives and various oversized serving spoons, ladles, and forks. The slots in the typical silverware chest are often configured so that at some point the
