Napoleon III Painted Tray on Custom Art Deco Wrought Iron Stand

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I just about fell over when I found this tole tray on stand, it must have been in a very … more I just about fell over when I found this tole tray on stand, it must have been in a very dark room its entire life, the paint is as vivid as the day it was made. The later hand wrought iron stand dates from the 30s and is custom made to fit the tray. The gold leaf is exquisite and the flowers and birds minutely detailed. There are a few faint marks on the edges of the black where careless drinks were placed. If i could squeeze this beauty in my house...... but I can't keep everything! less