No. 99150130

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Serving tray - Signed 1906 - Teak
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€ 75
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Serving tray - Signed 1906 - Teak

Beautifully Large Hand-Carved Teak Serving Tray with Brass Handles – Signed and Dated 1906 – In Excellent Condition – No Reserve A beautifully hand-carved serving tray made from solid teak wood, featuring a detailed relief of blooming roses. The refined craftsmanship and deep warm tones of the teak highlight the artisan’s skill, resulting in a decorative piece that combines elegance with durability. Signed and dated R.L. de Vries – 18.2.1906 on the reverse, this tray represents the fine tradition of colonial decorative arts from the early 20th century. Such trays were often produced in the Dutch East Indies (modern Indonesia) for the European market, using high-quality tropical hardwoods and meticulous handwork typical of that period. Details: Period: early 20th century (dated 1906) Origin: likely Dutch East Indies (Indonesia) Material: solid teak wood with brass handles Dimensions: approx. 50 × 30 cm (54 cm including handles) Condition: in excellent pre-loved condition — no cracks, no discoloration, solid joints, waxed and polished, ready for use or display A true eye-catcher in your home or office — both decorative and functional, representing the timeless beauty and craftsmanship of the colonial era decorative arts.

No. 99150130

Sold
Serving tray - Signed 1906 - Teak

Serving tray - Signed 1906 - Teak

Beautifully Large Hand-Carved Teak Serving Tray with Brass Handles – Signed and Dated 1906 – In Excellent Condition – No Reserve

A beautifully hand-carved serving tray made from solid teak wood, featuring a detailed relief of blooming roses. The refined craftsmanship and deep warm tones of the teak highlight the artisan’s skill, resulting in a decorative piece that combines elegance with durability.

Signed and dated R.L. de Vries – 18.2.1906 on the reverse, this tray represents the fine tradition of colonial decorative arts from the early 20th century. Such trays were often produced in the Dutch East Indies (modern Indonesia) for the European market, using high-quality tropical hardwoods and meticulous handwork typical of that period.

Details:
Period: early 20th century (dated 1906)
Origin: likely Dutch East Indies (Indonesia)
Material: solid teak wood with brass handles
Dimensions: approx. 50 × 30 cm (54 cm including handles)
Condition: in excellent pre-loved condition — no cracks, no discoloration, solid joints, waxed and polished, ready for use or display

A true eye-catcher in your home or office — both decorative and functional, representing the timeless beauty and craftsmanship of the colonial era decorative arts.

Final bid
€ 75
Michel Karis
Expert
Estimate  € 130 - € 190

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