Antique Mahogany Tray - Manning, Bowman & Co

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Posted by Louis Salvatore

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Description

The platter is top notch quality with the original paper label on the underside marking it as having been made by the famous middletown, connecticut factory, manning, bowman and co. The platter features a very fine inlaid grecian urn design very much in the style of the late 18th century, but made approx 100 years later in the edwardian period.

The platter also features a nice raised gallery and solid brass handles. The tray is in very good condition for being over 100 years old y.

Category American Furniture

Medium Mahogany with Solid Brass Handles

Condition Excellent

Size and dimensions of this item 25-3/4 long across the handles by 14-1/2 wide and sitting 1-1/2 tall

Date Period 1900-1930 - Was purchased around 1920

History Was purchased around 1920, and was passed on to us as a wedding gift from our grandparents.

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