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Plated brass tray - Germany 19th/20th century
From €103.22
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Taca mosiężna platerowana -Niemcy XIX/XX w.—
€103.22
We present an exceptional, antique tray made of brass and covered with plating. This elegant item, most likely originating from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, originally served as a cleaning tray – an element of domestic or hotel staff equipment, used for carrying toiletries, shoe cleaning accessories, or cosmetics. Such items were an integral part of the equipment of wealthy households and renowned hotels, testifying to the former standards of elegance and attention to detail.
The tray features a classic, subtle design. The brass base provided durability and appropriate weight, while the plating (most likely silver or nickel) gave it a noble, aesthetic appearance and protected it from corrosion. The age of the item is visible in the patina, which gives it an authentic, collectible character.
Collectible value and use:
- Unique utilitarian item: It is a fascinating example of former tableware and hotel ware.
- Decorative potential: Today it can serve a decorative function – as an elegant base for a vase, a letter tray, or a decorative platter.
- For history lovers: Ideal for a collection dedicated to applied art, the history of customs, or interior furnishings.
- Condition: The item is in antique condition, with natural signs of use, which confirms its authenticity.
