Description
A Tole De Lys baked enamel metal serving tray, designed by Georges Briard, shown in the 1961-1962 product catalogue.
Fabulous deep Red backing color with gold lining to the pierced handles, the center showing screen printed Colonial style images – a pewter tankard, a tea caddy, a wooden pub sign showing the silhouette of a horse over the word Entertainment, a painted horse shaped weathervane, and the year 1850.
Georges Briard created award-winning designs for items including glasses, trays, coffeepots and dishes in materials like glass, ceramics, metal, wood, and gold-plated serveware. His serveware was especially popular from the 1950s to ’70s. It was produced by companies including Culver, Pfaltzgraff and Medina Glass and sold at high-end department stores like Neiman Marcus and Bonwit Teller. Briard’s designs were found in the homes of the most fashionable hosts of the mid-century. Today, they are highly prized by collectors.
24.0 in. L x 17.5 in. W x 1.5 in. H
With the original label on the verso: Â Tole De Lys, Handcrafted Accessories in Fine Metal, Designed by Georges Briard, Alcohol-Resistant, Baked-Enamel
Some light surface wear as expected.
