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Antique Brazilian Specimen Wood Tray
Mark Jones Antiques
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Mark Jones Antiques

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Antique Brazilian Specimen Wood Tray

1900 - 1920
Description

A Brazilian specimen wood tray, circa 1920, by Pedro Dos Santos & Cia, Santos, with printed paper label.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this Brazilian Specimen Wood Tray to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210447
Dealers Internal Reference
MJWOA0079
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Description
A Brazilian specimen wood tray, circa 1920, by Pedro Dos Santos & Cia, Santos, with printed paper label.
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this Brazilian Specimen Wood Tray to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1210447
Dealers Internal Ref
MJWOA0079
Mark Jones Antiques
Mark Jones Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Mark jones antiques are dealers in fine antique furniture, ‘design’, works of art, and works by the sporting artist ‘snaffles’.

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An oval antique tray featuring a central sunburst parquetry design of contrasting specimen woods with carved side handles.
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Archive I An oval antique tray featuring a central sunburst parquetry design of contrasting specimen woods with carved side handles.

Antique Brazilian Specimen Wood Tray

Archive II An oval antique tray featuring a central sunburst parquetry design of contrasting specimen woods with carved side handles. View II
Archive III An oval antique tray featuring a central sunburst parquetry design of contrasting specimen woods with carved side handles. View III
Archive IV An oval antique tray featuring a central sunburst parquetry design of contrasting specimen woods with carved side handles. View IV
Archive V An oval antique tray featuring a central sunburst parquetry design of contrasting specimen woods with carved side handles. View V
Archive VI An oval antique tray featuring a central sunburst parquetry design of contrasting specimen woods with carved side handles. View VI
Archive VII An oval antique tray featuring a central sunburst parquetry design of contrasting specimen woods with carved side handles. View VII
Archive VIII An oval antique tray featuring a central sunburst parquetry design of contrasting specimen woods with carved side handles. View VIII
Archive IX An oval antique tray featuring a central sunburst parquetry design of contrasting specimen woods with carved side handles. View IX
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Mark Jones Antiques

Mark Jones Antiques
Telephone 07889 071 414
Location
Northwick Park
Cotswolds
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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Mark Jones Antiques
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An oval antique tray featuring a central sunburst parquetry design of contrasting specimen woods with carved side handles.
Antique Brazilian Specimen Wood Tray
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An oval antique tray featuring a central sunburst parquetry design of contrasting specimen woods with carved side handles.
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A specimen wood tray is a decorative serving piece crafted using marquetry or parquetry techniques to showcase a variety of distinct timber species in geometric or figurative patterns. These items gained popularity in the 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in regions rich in native hardwoods like Brazil.

Specimen wood items are constructed using thin veneers of contrasting woods arranged in precise patterns, such as sunburst or starburst designs, laid over a solid substrate. Solid timber is frequently used for the carved outer rim and handles to provide structural support.

Authentic pieces typically display natural age-related shrinkage lines, hand-carved handle details, and subtle variations in wood grain and oxidation across different timber segments. Look for hand-cut marquetry joins and natural wear on the underside.

Place the tray on an ottoman, coffee table, or sideboard to group decorative items such as glass decanters or ceramic vases. It can also be displayed vertically on a stand within a bookshelf or cabinet as a decorative accent piece.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically to maintain the wood finish. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, excess humidity, and moisture sources to prevent veneer lifting or warping.
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