Early (likely 19th century) rectangular toleware tray with gold leaf and handpainted detail. Black base featuring gold flora, regal birds, and butterflies, along with light blue and red accents. We believe this dates to the mid 1800’s. The shiny lacquer and gold leaf detail make this a more unusual piece and showcase the influence of Japanese lacquerware, which predates the tole process by centuries.
We believe this is from the estate of Jeanette Webber (d. 2012), a former guild member of the Historical Society of Early American Decoration. The piece came with a descriptive document (included), likely from a loan to a museum or an antique show, and labels it as “Midland’s Bride Tray,” estimated value of $350 (which was likely determined decades ago). Some patina, yet overall great condition for a piece of this age.
Dimensions [7.75” wide x 10.25” long]
Early (likely 19th century) rectangular toleware tray with gold leaf and handpainted detail. Black base featuring gold flora, regal birds, and butterflies, along with light blue and red accents. We believe this dates to the mid 1800’s. The shiny lacquer and gold leaf detail make this a more unusual piece and showcase the influence of Japanese lacquerware, which predates the tole process by centuries.
We believe this is from the estate of Jeanette Webber (d. 2012), a former guild member of the Historical Society of Early American Decoration. The piece came with a descriptive document (included), likely from a loan to a museum or an antique show, and labels it as “Midland’s Bride Tray,” estimated value of $350 (which was likely determined decades ago). Some patina, yet overall great condition for a piece of this age.
Dimensions [7.75” wide x 10.25” long]
