Up for grabs today:~ Highly interesting vintage wood burn art or pyrography tray / Cedar Falls, Iowa souvenir
~ Unmistakably Dutch design with classic themes from the Netherlands (formerly Holland) including a couple in traditional dress with clogs, boats on canals, and windmills. Complete with a building that boasts Dutch Canal or Dutch Colonial roof lines
~ Cedar Falls, Iowa is proudlyemblazonedacross the top left corner set on the diagonal
~ Integrated handles
~ Very lightweight wood - feels like balsa or similar
~ Hand tinted or colored with vibrant red, blue, and brownReady and waiting for your table, collection, display, and/or gift giving - you will love this!
AGE OR ERA: True antique / vintagepiece - it is difficult to date with any certainty due the timeless design - I would broadly guess the first half of the 20th century, has a 1930's, 1940's look and feel
MARKINGS: None that I could find other that the Cedar Falls Ia on the front
METAL/MATERIAL: Wood
CLASP / CLOSURE: x
MEASUREMENTS: 15 1/2" x 9 1/8" x 3/4"
WEIGHT: xTESTING: xU.S. RING SIZE: x
HISTORY, PROVENANCE, ANECDOTAL, METAPHYSICAL, SYMBOLISM &/or LORE: Large numbers of Europeans settled in the Cedar Falls area of the Eastern Iowa Territory in the 1840's, and ethnic groups included Scandinavians, Slovaks, Hispanic, Germans, and Greeks.
JUST FOR FUN - AI DESCRIPTION - (GENERATED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE): This vintage or antique tray is a wonderful souvenir from Cedar Falls, Iowa. The tray features beautiful Dutch pyrogravury depicting windmills and canals. It is a unique piece that will surely be a conversation starter. Crafted with care and attention to detail, this tray is a testament to the skilled artisans who made it. The intricate design and high-quality materials make it a valuable addition to any collection. Whether you're a collector or just looking for a unique piece to add to your home, this Cedar Falls Iowa Dutch souvenir tray is sure to impress.
CONDITION: In great vintage or pre-loved condition - no damage or quirks found to note. Appropriate wear for the age and random spots of discoloration in the wood - also normal. See pics. No chips, cracks, breaks, shards out, etc. In an excellent state of preservation. Would make a beautiful display piece.
INVENTORY NUMBER OR NOTE: x "A picture is worth a thousand words"
Please view & enlarge photographs to closely inspect fine details and to determine the amount of patina and/or wear. Most older pieces by nature normally have some degree of both and, unless severe, aren't considered damaged and not mentioned. Especially if obvious and/or prominent in the photos. Individuals do have varying levels of desire and tolerance for "vintage charm" so doutilize the scroll arrows beside the photos to allow yourself the opportunity to view them all, as they are an important integral part and extension of thedescription.
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