Mid-Century Brass Virginia Metalcrafter's"Butterfly Bush" Leaf-Shaped Tray toy bowling pins deeply incised Art Nouveau inspired

deeply incised Art Nouveau inspired decoration around its in neck and shoulders in shades of copper

I imagine this spectacular white glazed

it would be pretty great just sitting on the counter

it feels like bringing a little piece of the ocean or sky inside

but that's part of what makes it wonderful

Mid-Century Brass Virginia Metalcrafter's"Butterfly Bush" Leaf-Shaped Tray toy bowling pins deeply incised Art Nouveau inspiredThe lovely solid brass leaf shaped Butterfly Bush tray was designed by Oskar Hansen for Virginia Metalcrafters in 1948. With great lines and textural details, it's a great object just for display, but would also be fun for serving canap, chocolates, or other small treats! 10 3 4" long by 2 5 8" wide by 1" tall. I have not attempted to polish it but it is shiny and in very good condition as is, with just a bit of darkening to the brass, which I do not