Lot #624: Large Painted Toleware Decorative Tray, Floral Black & Gold

- Decorative tray (toleware), metal/tin construction with painted lacquer finish - Black and gold base with multicolor floral folk/toleware decoration - Large (over 18"); exact measurements not provided - Hanging hardware included - Multi-item lot includes additional tins/boxes - Condition: good with minor surface wear; fair with scratches and back wear - Also a vintage silver-plated gallery tray, likely dating back to the mid-20th century.Key CharacteristicsDesign Style: The tray features a distinctive pierced gallery edge (the vertical slotted border) designed to keep items from sliding off. It includes small cutouts on the shorter sides that serve as integrated handles.Composition: The pinkish-gold undertone visible under the scratched surface indicates that the silver plating has worn down over time. This exposes the underlying base metal, which is likely copper or brass.Manufacturer: Based on the hallmark from your previous image, the piece is confirmed to be silver-plated hollowware. Ruth Pickup category timeslot {A}