Alexander Ritchie Iona Antique Arts and Crafts Glasgow Style Galleried Brass Tray.
 
A rare Arts and Crafts hand hammered galleried tray by Alexander Ritchie of Iona c. 1900, very much in the Glasgow Style.
 
Decorated with stylised Celtic plant forms and beautiful spade form hearts to each corner, the gallery unusually features geometric cut-outs to enhance the overall design and the tray is mounted on four bun shaped feet.
 
It is typically unsigned as are most items.
 
Ref: For examples see 'Iona Celtic Art, the work of Alexander and Euphemia Ritchie' by E. Mairi MacArthur.
 
Size: 40cm length x 29.5cm width x 4cm height.
 
Date: circa 1900.
 
Condition: In superb original condition retaining its rich metallic iridized patina.