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This crumb tray belonged to my grandmother. It is hand-painted/decorated. The brush is made of horse hair. The tray is unmarked. I am not sure how old it is but my guess it that it was made in the 1910-1920's.
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Thanks again mustangtony :)
Thanks. I am glad you like it. I must say I found it a bid creepy when I was a child:)
stunning and very fun:)
Thanks AR8Jason and Bellin68:)
Thanks toolate2:)
The purple is by chance - it's my runner on the coffee table :)
I never thought of it this way. Interesting. I guess many things may have a deeper meaning.
Most beautiful!! I'm so glad that you have this to remember your grandmother by.
Seen a lot of silver ones but not a rare painted one, nice for your collection !~
Thanks miKoChristmas11 and PhilDavidAlexanderMorris.
Thanks antiquarious123 and inky:)