Antique 1940’s Decorative Serving Tray with Inlay

Beautiful vintage/antique wooden serving tray marked “MADE IN BRITISH INDIA” on the underside. The tray features an intricate hand-inlaid floral/foliate and geometric design with light-colored decorative inlay throughout the center, border and raised sides. It has a warm, aged brown wood finish and built-in cutout handles at both ends. A particularly attractive piece for collectors of British India, Indian handicrafts, vintage woodwork, inlaid furniture and traditional decorative arts. Details: * Approx. 14” long x 9” wide * Raised tray sides with integrated handles * Intricate floral/foliate inlay design * Marked “MADE IN BRITISH INDIA” on underside * Vintage/antique piece * Beautiful naturally aged wood and patina Condition: Pre-owned vintage/antique condition with considerable age-related wear. The wood shows scratches, scuffs, discoloration, surface wear and areas of finish loss consistent with age and use. There are also some areas where portions of the decorative inlay are missing or worn. The underside has additional wear and marks from age/storage. Please examine all photos carefully, as they are part of the condition description. Please note: I am describing the light-colored material as decorative inlay rather than identifying it specifically as bone or mother-of-pearl, as the exact material cannot be confirmed. A wonderful British India-era decorative tray with plenty of character and an attractive aged appearance. Great for display, serving, or as an addition to a collection of vintage Indian handicrafts. Keywords: British India, India, Indian handicraft, inlaid wood, wooden tray, serving tray, vintage tray, antique tray, floral inlay, decorative arts, colonial, Asian decor, collectible, vintage home decor.