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Serving tray

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-202653

Description

Large wooden oval tray with brass handles and a bird inlay in the center of the tray. The rim of the tray is scalloped and parts are missing. There is a green felt on the bottom. In the bird inlay are a few circles of mother of pearl.

Details

Descriptive Terms

trays
wood (plant material)
brass (alloy)
Tray, Serving

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/2 x 15 1/4 x 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.2911

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