Distressed Olive Green Toleware Serving Tray Vintage Pilgrim Art Hand Painted Tole

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This vintage toleware metal tray features a vibrant hand-painted floral bouquet centering a muted olive green enameled basin with a … Read more This vintage toleware metal tray features a vibrant hand-painted floral bouquet centering a muted olive green enameled basin with a gilded rim accent. Originally designed as a functional serving piece, this substantial sheet metal platter now serves as a highly character-rich statement accent for the curated home. It functions beautifully displayed upright as an 18-inch focal piece on a fireplace mantel, used as an ottoman tray, or coffee table catchall. Although it is no longer water proof, it can still be used to display bar items when gently cleaned with mild soap and warm water after use.

The tray is a verified mid-century creation from the Pilgrim Art workshops, featuring their authentic stamped production seal and style pattern No. 202 on the base. Constructed from lightweight sheet metal, the piece serves as a beautiful example of American industrial folk art. The stylized botanical bouquet features a rich palette of deep red anemones, soft blue blossoms, and delicate white accents, all executed entirely by hand over a smooth olive enamel finish. This piece dates back to the mid-20th century, produced roughly between circa 1950 and 1960. During this period, the Pilgrim Art company was a leading name in enameled metalware accents, supplying high-end department stores with traditional, European-inspired decorative pieces to bring texture to post-war American interiors. See less