Mid-Century Brass Virginia Metalcrafter's"Butterfly Bush" Leaf-Shaped Tray action figure mid-20th century I believe

mid-20th century I believe

whimsical yet functional sculpture that could inspire and host all sorts of fantastic ikebana arrangements

then filled with colored lacquer

which literally translates as memory)

Mid-Century Brass Virginia Metalcrafter's"Butterfly Bush" Leaf-Shaped Tray action figure mid-20th century I believeThe lovely solid brass leaf shaped Butterfly Bush tray was designed by Oskar Hansen for Virginia Metalcrafters in 1948. With great lines and textural details, it's a great object just for display, but would also be fun for serving canap, chocolates, or other small treats! 10 3 4" long by 2 5 8" wide by 1" tall. I have not attempted to polish it but it is shiny and in very good condition as is, with just a bit of darkening to the brass, which I do not