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Art Nouveau Pewter Crumb Tray by Orivit
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Art Nouveau Pewter Crumb Tray by Orivit

19th century
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A SUPER UNTOUCHED UN POLISHED ORIVIT 19THC ART NOUVEAU PEWTER CRUMB TRAY WITH A MOST WONDERFUL GROTESQUE? SEA CREATURE FORMING THE HANDLE .c1890

NUMBERED 201 .

IT.MEASURES 24CMS BY 24CMS AND WAS PART OF A COLLECTION. BANK

COLLECTION LABEL ON THE BACK

UK POSTAGE INCLUDED

ALL FORMS OF PAYMENT INCLUDING CCS ETC

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ESTABLISHED IN1977 IN CHESTER

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Pewter Crumb Tray to the 1890s.

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A SUPER UNTOUCHED UN POLISHED ORIVIT 19THC ART NOUVEAU PEWTER CRUMB TRAY WITH A MOST WONDERFUL GROTESQUE? SEA CREATURE FORMING THE HANDLE .c1890

NUMBERED 201 .

IT.MEASURES 24CMS BY 24CMS AND WAS PART OF A COLLECTION. BANK

COLLECTION LABEL ON THE BACK

UK POSTAGE INCLUDED

ALL FORMS OF PAYMENT INCLUDING CCS ETC

LAPADA_CINOA MEMBERS SINCE1985

ESTABLISHED IN1977 IN CHESTER

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Pewter Crumb Tray to the 1890s.

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Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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An antique Art Nouveau pewter crumb tray by Orivit featuring relief carvings of water lilies and a stylised aquatic design on a grey metal surface.
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Archive I An antique Art Nouveau pewter crumb tray by Orivit featuring relief carvings of water lilies and a stylised aquatic design on a grey metal surface.

Art Nouveau Pewter Crumb Tray by Orivit

Archive II An antique Art Nouveau pewter crumb tray by Orivit featuring relief carvings of water lilies and a stylised aquatic design on a grey metal surface. View II
Archive III An antique Art Nouveau pewter crumb tray by Orivit featuring relief carvings of water lilies and a stylised aquatic design on a grey metal surface. View III
Archive IV An antique Art Nouveau pewter crumb tray by Orivit featuring relief carvings of water lilies and a stylised aquatic design on a grey metal surface. View IV
Archive V An antique Art Nouveau pewter crumb tray by Orivit featuring relief carvings of water lilies and a stylised aquatic design on a grey metal surface. View V
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An antique Art Nouveau pewter crumb tray by Orivit featuring relief carvings of water lilies and a stylised aquatic design on a grey metal surface.
ART NOUVEAU PEWTER CRUMB TRAY BY ORIVIT
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An antique Art Nouveau pewter crumb tray by Orivit featuring relief carvings of water lilies and a stylised aquatic design on a grey metal surface.
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A crumb tray, used alongside a scraper or brush, is a tabletop accessory designed to remove food debris from linens between courses. During the Art Nouveau and Jugendstil periods, makers transformed these functional objects into artistic items featuring organic forms and fluid lines.

Makers during this era predominantly cast crumb trays using pewter alloys, britannia metal, or brass. Pewter was favored for its malleability, allowing manufacturers to execute intricate raised relief details, botanical forms, and flowing whiplash curves.

Authentic pieces frequently feature foundry stamps, catalog numbers, or maker marks on the reverse side, such as the Orivit name or numeric inventory codes. Design signatures include asymmetrical compositions, naturalistic motifs, and integrated handles.

Small antique metalware items can be displayed flat on a dining sideboard, arranged on a wall display rack, or repurposed as a valet tray on a console table. The muted grey patina of antique pewter provides texture when contrasted against polished wood or stone surfaces.

Clean pewter using warm water, mild liquid soap, and a non-abrasive cloth to remove surface dust without disturbing the historical patina. Avoid harsh chemical polishes or abrasive scrubbers that can wear down delicate relief details and alter the metal surface.
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