English Tole Decorated Red Tray

19th century metal tray of oval form hand painted in the early 20th century with a red field and a scene of townsfolk enjoying a Sunday afternoon in The Commons. Wire added to facilitate hanging.

2 x 27.5 x 21 in.

Collection of a Lady, GovernorÕs Club, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Tray with dents and dings; overall "alligator" surface to the paint; roughness to the handles and loss of gilt decoration.

$400 - 600