Antique Bronze Art Nouveau Lion Tray Card Receiver Jno. Williams Inc NY

This Exquisite Antique Art Nouveau high-relief cast bronze lion change tray/card receiver features a detailed sculptural landscape scene with a lion inspecting a turtle or lizard. Designed with High-relief roaring and crouching lion in a stylized natural landscape with a tree background and an asymmetrical, gently undulating rim.

Such an objects frequently utilized during the late 19th to early 20th century as a desktop change, pin, or calling-card tray (or cigar/ash tray). Made of heavy solid cast metal, often exhibiting a warm patina with subtle verdigris highlights in the recessed areas.

The Art Nouveau tray featuring the maker's and foundry stamp "Jno. Williams Inc. N.Y." on the underside.

Foundry: Jno. Williams, Inc. was a prominent American bronze and iron foundry located in New York City, active from 1875 until 1956, famous for casting architectural works, plaques, and fine art sculptures for notable American artists. The stamp "Jno. Williams Inc. N.Y." indicates the piece was cast at their New York foundry, frequently seen on early-to-mid 20th-century decorative art objects, commemorative tablets, and relief sculptures.

Approximate measurements: 1/2” Tall x 4” Wide x 6 1/2” Long

Weight: 0.8 lb

Condition: Antique Condition - with some signs of wear present indicative of age and functional use. There are NO known breaks or repairs. Sale as is (check photos please - view the many photos as they are part of the actual description).

Location: M_#197_SP