Tray - Porcelain, Brass - Golden Handles





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This Italian decorative tray, dating from 1960–1970, is made of porcelain with a gilt-brass gallery and handles.
Description from the seller
Elegant Italian porcelain decorative tray from the second half of the 20th century, a refined piece inspired by the tradition of Europe’s most celebrated manufacturers. Bearing a maker’s mark on the underside, it combines the delicacy of finely decorated porcelain with the ornamental richness of a gilt-brass frame and handles, creating an object that is as functional as it is decorative.
The surface of the tray features an exquisite polychrome floral arrangement painted on an ivory-white ground. At the center is a delicate bouquet of flowers in vivid shades of pink, blue, lilac, yellow, and green, rendered in a naturalistic style that lends the composition freshness and luminosity. This decoration is complemented by an elegant border of small floral garlands, leafy scrolls, and gilt details that harmoniously frame the central scene.
The rim is finished with an elaborate openwork gallery in gilt brass, lending visual lightness and a distinctly ornamental character. The side handles, also made of cast brass, feature sinuous Rococo-inspired forms with foliage motifs and flowing curves that enhance the overall silhouette of the piece. The combination of the porcelain’s whiteness and the warm gleam of the gilt metal creates a particularly elegant and sophisticated contrast.
The quality of the floral decoration and the presence of the Italian maker’s mark attest to craftsmanship intended for an audience that valued both the functionality and beauty of serving and display pieces. Its broad, well-balanced form makes it suitable for serving sweets, fruit, or appetizers, or simply as a decorative centerpiece on tables, sideboards, and in display cabinets.
Beyond its practical use, this tray is an attractive decorative piece that can complement classic, romantic, vintage, or Italian-inspired interiors. The rich colors of the flowers, together with the elegance of the gilt brass, give it a distinguished presence that evokes the refinement of European decorative arts from the second half of the 20th century.
Delicate, luminous, and full of charm, this Italian porcelain tray stands out for the fine quality of its floral decoration, its brass mounts, and its elegant balance of artisanal tradition and decorative sophistication. An ideal piece for collectors and lovers of fine European porcelain.
Tracked shipping and careful packaging.
Seller's Story
Elegant Italian porcelain decorative tray from the second half of the 20th century, a refined piece inspired by the tradition of Europe’s most celebrated manufacturers. Bearing a maker’s mark on the underside, it combines the delicacy of finely decorated porcelain with the ornamental richness of a gilt-brass frame and handles, creating an object that is as functional as it is decorative.
The surface of the tray features an exquisite polychrome floral arrangement painted on an ivory-white ground. At the center is a delicate bouquet of flowers in vivid shades of pink, blue, lilac, yellow, and green, rendered in a naturalistic style that lends the composition freshness and luminosity. This decoration is complemented by an elegant border of small floral garlands, leafy scrolls, and gilt details that harmoniously frame the central scene.
The rim is finished with an elaborate openwork gallery in gilt brass, lending visual lightness and a distinctly ornamental character. The side handles, also made of cast brass, feature sinuous Rococo-inspired forms with foliage motifs and flowing curves that enhance the overall silhouette of the piece. The combination of the porcelain’s whiteness and the warm gleam of the gilt metal creates a particularly elegant and sophisticated contrast.
The quality of the floral decoration and the presence of the Italian maker’s mark attest to craftsmanship intended for an audience that valued both the functionality and beauty of serving and display pieces. Its broad, well-balanced form makes it suitable for serving sweets, fruit, or appetizers, or simply as a decorative centerpiece on tables, sideboards, and in display cabinets.
Beyond its practical use, this tray is an attractive decorative piece that can complement classic, romantic, vintage, or Italian-inspired interiors. The rich colors of the flowers, together with the elegance of the gilt brass, give it a distinguished presence that evokes the refinement of European decorative arts from the second half of the 20th century.
Delicate, luminous, and full of charm, this Italian porcelain tray stands out for the fine quality of its floral decoration, its brass mounts, and its elegant balance of artisanal tradition and decorative sophistication. An ideal piece for collectors and lovers of fine European porcelain.
Tracked shipping and careful packaging.

