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Serving tray

By Bob Shultz, member Dec 11, 2008

Serving tray with marquetry leaves inset into veneer panel.

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Comments

MBerger | Dec 11, 2008 08:25pm | #1
This is beautiful. My great aunt had a company called Courac back in the 1950s that produced decorative trays and platware from a special plastic that her chemist husband invented. She inlaid natural materials to make pictures and designs. Your tray reminds me of that. Do an eBay search and you can find some examples...
Bob Shultz | Dec 12, 2008 06:08pm | #2
Thank you very much. Frankly, I can't imagine making this kind of item commercially since it is so time intensive. Your great aunt must have had a good secret.
I Am Sutcliffe Guitars | Jan 08, 2009 07:09pm | #3
Kudo's, I am aware of the time and care that this type of work entails. I am impressed, beautiful work. Wish I had that kind of patience.

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