Treenware, Woodenware
EARLY 19TH CENTURY, SMALL PENNSYLVANIA “APPLE OR CENTERPIECE” TRAY
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY PENNSYLVANIA “APPLE OR CENTERPIECE” TRAY WITH TWO CUT-OUT HANDLES IN THE ABSOLUTE BEST ORIGINAL DARK WINDSOR GREEN PAINTED SURFACE WITH ITS ORIGINAL FREE HAND PAINTED MUSTARD DECORATION. POPLAR, PENNSYLVANIA, CIRCA 1820-1840. CANTED ON ALL FOUR SIDES. ALL SQUARE NAIL CONSTRUCTION. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF AN APPLE TRAY OR MORE APPROPRIATELY A TABLE TRAY IN ITS ORIGINAL GRUNGY DECORATED GREEN AND MUSTARD PAINT. These boxes were used to hold fruit or vegetables and were placed onto the table as a centerpiece. Great small size being 15 1/2″ across the top and 9 1/2″ at the base, 11″ deep at the top and 6″ at the base and a full 3″ tall. Typical wear and imperfections with age. Minor losses to paint as seen in photos. There is an old 19th century added hanger to the back used to hand the item for display. Price: $595.00 + shipping
