19th Century French Hand-Painted Green Tole Tray With Gilt Foliate Decor

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19th Century French Hand-Painted Green Tole Tray with Gilt Floral Decor. Crafted in France circa 1880, this charming antique tole … Read more 19th Century French Hand-Painted Green Tole Tray with Gilt Floral Decor. Crafted in France circa 1880, this charming antique tole tray features a soft celadon green ground decorated with a hand-painted gilt floral and foliate border surrounding the center. The shallow circular form is framed with a rolled edge and displays an attractive craquelure surface throughout, adding warmth, texture, and authentic age character. The muted green palette paired with the time-softened gilt decoration gives the piece an understated elegance typical of late 19th century French decorative arts.
Versatile in both function and display, the tray may be used on a cocktail table, vanity, or displayed upright on a shelf or wall as decorative artwork. The antique tray is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, with scattered oxidation and surface wear consistent with its age, further enhancing its rich patinated finish.
Dimensions: 15.25" Diameter x 1" H See less