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Vintage Solid Brass Faux Bamboo Oval Gallery Tray
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Style • Made in India • Heavy 2+ Lb Heft
Up for sale is a gorgeous, substantial mid-century Hollywood Regency style solid brass oval serving tray. Hand-assembled in India during the 1960s/1970s, this decorative piece features a classic faux bamboo railed gallery edge and twin looping handles.
It has a fantastic heavy heft, weighing in at over 2 pounds. This is an incredible authentic statement piece for styling bar carts, coffee tables, or vanity displays with high-end vintage charm.
PRODUCT FEATURES & CONSTRUCTION
- Authentic Vintage: Features its original vintage "Made in India" foil sticker remnants on the underside.
- Handcrafted Quality: True mid-century craftsmanship with hand-soldered rail joints and screws mechanically securing the gallery rim to the heavy brass base.
- Substantial Weight: Weighs exactly 2 lbs 3.5 oz, proving its solid brass quality (unlike cheap modern zinc or aluminum reproductions).
EXACT DIMENSIONS
- Total Length: 22.5 inches (measured handle-to-handle)
- Tray Base Length: 21 inches
- Width: 14 inches
- Gallery Rim Height: 2 inches
CONDITION REPORT
This tray is in good, structurally sound vintage condition with a beautiful natural warm patina. It has deliberately been left unpolished to preserve its historic character for collectors.
- Top Surface: Features a distinct, dark circular oxidation ring/tarnish spot on the right side of the tray surface (likely from a wet glass or bottle left on it by a prior owner). The rest of the surface shows light scuffs and minor age-appropriate wear.
- Underside: Shows a beautiful, varied mottled patina, minor surface scratches, and the original foil label.
Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to inspect the surface character, hand-soldered joints, and exact scale grid measurements before purchasing.