Art Deco Coca Cola Appraisal

Vintage Coca-Cola "Flapper Girl with Fox Fur" Serving Tray

This is a vintage Coca-Cola serving tray, primarily made of lithographed tin, featuring the iconic 'Flapper Girl with Fox Fur' advertisement. The tray has a rectangular shape with rounded corners and a slightly raised rim, typical of promotional serving trays from the early 20th century. The main imagery depicts a young woman, likely a flapper from the 1920s, with short dark hair and a blue turban-style head covering. She is elegantly dressed in a peach-colored gown with drapes and a prominent circular brooch at her waist. A luxurious white fox fur stole is draped over her shoulders, and she is holding a small glass of Coca-Cola in her right hand, looking to her left with a serene expression. The top center features the classic 'DRINK Coca-Cola' logo in gold lettering against the dark background. In the bottom right, a small, embossed contour bottle of Coca-Cola is visible, further confirming its identity as a Coca-Cola promotional item. The background is a dark, somewhat indistinct landscape or interior scene with a smaller figure visible on the left side, possibly a server. Condition-wise, the tray exhibits significant signs of age and use. There are numerous scratches, scuffs, and areas of paint loss, particularly around the edges and corners, revealing the underlying metal. This wear contributes to a noticeable patina. Small white speckled marks scattered across the dark background might indicate paint chipping or surface abrasions, consistent with a well-used item. Despite the wear, the central image of the woman remains largely intact, though some fading and discoloration are present. The overall construction appears sturdy, indicating its original purpose as a functional serving piece. The style and imagery strongly suggest an Art Deco influence, placing its estimated age in the 1920s.