Key tray, Art Nouveau, brass-plated pewter, Poland, early 20th c.
660 PLN
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ABOUT PRODUCTID 11643
This early 20th-century key tray, made in Poland, exemplifies Art Nouveau metalwork. Crafted from pewter with a thin layer of brass plating, it takes the form of a large, detailed leaf with deeply sculpted veins, undulating edges, and irregular, organic contours. The surface presents a muted, patinated bronze with subtle greenish and warm brown discolorations characteristic of aged metal. On the most raised areas, the brass plating has worn away, revealing the cooler silvery hue of the pewter beneath, enhancing the depth and organic character of the form. The finish is predominantly matte, with a gentle sheen on the highest points accentuating the sculpted texture. The tactile metal surface convincingly mimics the structure of a real leaf. Both ends feature openwork handles that merge seamlessly with the leaf's veining, reinforcing the naturalistic, flowing design. There are minor patina spots, abrasions, and natural discolorations, but no major damage or repairs. Condition: very good, with subtle, age-appropriate signs of use.This tray embodies the spirit of Art Nouveau—a period fascinated by nature, asymmetry, and fluid lines. The metal surface, at times matte and elsewhere softly gleaming, captures the fleeting essence of a leaf within a functional object. Patina and color shifts narrate decades past, when the piece played a discreet role in different interiors—a silent witness to changing customs, as if whispering of harmony with nature and
DIMENSION
Height2 cm
Depth10 cm
Width15 cm
Dimension details
Width15 cm
Height2 cm
Depth10 cm
Weight1 kg
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