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Serving Tray

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1938

GUSN

GUSN-223149

Description

Two tiered serving tray of hammered aluminum with central motif of a branch of berries and blossoms in relief. Strap handle and edge of trays have impressed edges.

Details

Descriptive Terms

trays
aluminum (metal)
hammering
Tray, Serving

Inscription

"HAND FORGED/ EVERLAST METAL" (stamped)

Maker

Abraham & Straus (Retailer)

Dimensions

11 1/2 x 10 3/4 x 7 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Richard C. Nylander

Accession Number

2008.12.10

Places

Arlington (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)
West Acton (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)
Massachusetts (United States)

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