Filigree Vanity Tray Appraisal

Vintage Filigree Mirrored Vanity Tray

This is a mid-20th-century oval mirrored vanity tray, likely dating from the 1950s or 1960s. The tray features an ornate, openwork pierced metal gallery or 'filigree' border, which has been finished in a gold-tone or brass plating. The intricate metalwork shows a repeating floral or scroll pattern that creates an elegant, scalloped silhouette around the perimeter. The base is an oval glass mirror that would have originally sat on a dressing table to hold perfume bottles or jewelry. The construction appears to be a stamped metal frame held together with small tabs or a tension mount against the mirrored glass plate. Physically, the item shows signs of age consistent with vintage use; there is a noticeable patina and oxidation on the gold-toned metalwork, specifically darkening in the recesses of the filigree. The mirrored surface shows some desilvering or 'foxing' near the edges where it meets the metal frame, a common occurrence with age. While no maker's mark is visible in the photograph, this style was famously produced by companies such as Matson, Apollo, or Stylebuilt. The tray rests on a flat base without prominent feet, and the underside likely features a velvet or cardboard backing to protect furniture surfaces.