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This is one of the nicer
This is one of the nicer pieces of enameled copper that I've seen.
I agree
I agree. I find that most Sohn items are high quality and seem to have had a lot of thought go in them.
It is one of the nicer ones
Ernest Sohn started to introduce enameled copper items around 1960 or 1961 and they continued to be an important part of his line through the mid to late 1960s. There are a large number of patterns--some are great like this one and some are less exciting (floral, more conventional.)
Often the enamel was combined with wood to create ashtrays, cheese trays and cutting boards, bookends, cigarette boxes and many other items. I would guess this tray was originally sold with a wood base in which it fit. The whole ensemble would have been an ashtray with the enamel piece being removable so that it could be easily cleaned.
Thanks!
Thanks for that information. I love the colors and design of this piece. I am sure it would have been a lot easier to make it without the "dots", but that is what makes the piece. It is one of my favorite enamels. I have some more--I'll post photos. I buy them up when I can find them cheap. I glue hooks on the back and hang them on the wall. They are very eye-catching.