The larger of the pair, a polished-nickel serving tray with a fluted rim, 16 by 12.25 inches. This is the size for the full cocktail service, the cheese course, the round of drinks carried in one trip.

The fluting catches light along the edge, and the brass under the nickel gives it enough weight to anchor a bar cart or an ottoman. You set the bottles and glasses on it and carry the whole thing from kitchen to living room in one go.

For the wedding registry that wants the statement tray, the host who entertains, the fortieth birthday that has earned a proper bar tray.