Thursday, April 28, 2011

Vintage Tole Trays


I love tole trays and seek them out at thrift and antique
shops. The text on this one reads ~
"He Who Gardens Shall Never Starve"





I found this one while visiting some lovely antique
shops in New Hampshire. It's one of my favorites!



This is a recent acquisition. I am giving it to my Mom
and we are going to use it as the top for a tray table in
her solarium. I'll post the pics when we are finished.

So what do you like to collect?

I am joining some fun parties ~

and

Yes Bentley ~ I know you have quite a big
collection of toys! Maybe we'll show them soon.

Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
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22 comments:

  1. SLRApril 28, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    i was just looking at vintage tole trays on ebay!!
    love yours!

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  2. LVApril 28, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    You have a very nice start on tray collecting. I enjoyed visiting and seeing all the different ones.

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  3. acorn hollowApril 28, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I have several of those trays and love them and to think you snatch one out from under my nose:0) I live about 15 minutes from there.
    cathy

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  4. Brenda PruittApril 28, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I tend to collect more dust than anything else. But that's not on purpose!
    Brenda

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  5. Vintage GalApril 28, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I love tole trays too, but I also love collecting jadite and tea cups and....and...I could go on. Do I have a junkin fetish? ;-)

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  6. UnknownApril 28, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    What beautiful tole treasures. These are so pricey & good conditioned ones are hard to find. Love the white one, will look forward to see what you & Mother do with it.

    Have a beautiful weekend.
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

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  7. PamelaApril 28, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    OH my goodness we are on the same wave length today!!! I just posted about my tray coffee table that i wish was like these gorgeous tole trays! My table is brass...not crazy for brass and was wondering if to make it looks like these trays!
    I love these trays Susan!

    Pamela ox

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  8. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydApril 28, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Hi Susan, Love your collection, I will certainly think of you whenever I see the Old Tin Tole trays this summer, while Treasure Hunting.... So Glad you stopped by, Have a wonderful weekend
    Cheryl

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  9. CharoApril 28, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Love the white tray!!!

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  10. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeApril 28, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    I love your trays! I don't have any, but always keep an eye out!

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  11. Sonny GApril 28, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    these are all pretty... The white one is my favorite though...

    Sonny

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  12. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlApril 28, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    I love anything "tole", Susan. I have been eyeing some tole tv trays on ebay. I am thinking they would be great for me to eat dinner on, while I watch Mary :) Your trays are lovely.
    xoxo
    Me
    Woof, Bentley

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  13. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)April 28, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Lovely trays, beautiful post :)
    Hope to see you on my blog!
    Sanghamitra.
    http://rainbow-thecoloursofindia.blogspot.com

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  14. Sweet Bee CottageApril 28, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    I adore the black ones! I have not found too many on my excursions, but maybe I'll get lucky soon. Looking forward to seeing your results at your mom's house.

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  15. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsApril 28, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    You have an awesome collection of gorgeous trays!!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  16. A Few PenniesApril 29, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    I love tole trays too; I just put three of them in my booth recently and kinda hope they don't sell. (selfish). Lovely posting--have a great weekend. Patty

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  17. At The Picket FenceApril 29, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Beautiful finds and I love the one you are going to use as a tray table! Thanks so much for linking up to Inspiration Friday this week Susan! :-)
    Vanessa

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  18. Amy ChalmersApril 29, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I started collecting tole trays about 20 years ago and now have a collection of about 15 or so...I am trying to figure out a way to display them so that they don't overpower my white, grey and pastel color palette in the house. Most of my trays are black...any ideas?

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  19. The Charm of HomeApril 30, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Lovely trays! Thanks for linking it up!
    Sherry

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  20. Debra@CommonGroundApril 30, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    I'm in love with that white one, aren't you sweet to give it to your mom! Love to see how she uses it! Thanks for linking up for VIF, xo Debra

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  21. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMay 2, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Love your pretty trays- they are all so gorgeous! What a sweet treat for your mom too! Thanks for sharing at FNF :)

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  22. SueMay 2, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I collect tole trays too Susan. You've got some lovely ones.
    Have a great day.
    Sue

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