1920s Large French Hors D’Oeuvres Art Deco Serving Tray

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During the Art Deco period the French were particularly enamored of “etain” – pewter – as an inexpensive, (relatively) easily … Read more During the Art Deco period the French were particularly enamored of “etain” – pewter – as an inexpensive, (relatively) easily worked material for creative endeavor. There are zillions of vases, bowls, you-name-its, and many of them are exquisitely crafted works of art; the work of a few artists is highly prized and sought after.

I’ve never seen a piece as large as this! It measures 17 ¾ inches across! The original period wall-hanging apparatus is still fastened onto the edges, and can be kept on if the piece is used (as intended) for cocktail hour. Just how unusual and elegant can you get?!

It’s certainly been used, as there are numerous dents and scratches, none of which materially impact the overall “look” (in my humble opinion); pewter is an extremely soft metal. Hanging on the wall, it’s a compelling piece of art; on the table, entrancing!

Yes, it’s signed by the artist, as many pewter artworks were. The signature is tiny, along the edge, and reads: F. Coulon See less