{"product_id":"fabcraft-currier-ives-american-homestead-trays","title":"Fabcraft Currier \u0026 Ives American Homestead Winter Autumn Trays","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Fabcraft Currier \u0026amp; Ives American Homestead tray set includes two miniature oval metal pieces featuring the Winter and Autumn scenes from the Four Seasons series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI like these as small pieces of Americana that can work either as decorative trays or wall plaques. Winter shows a snow covered homestead with a horse drawn sleigh, while Autumn shows a family gathering produce beneath fruit trees. The cream borders and gold tone trim give both pieces a traditional look without making them feel too formal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are small enough for a gallery wall, shelf display, kitchen display, or a Currier \u0026amp; Ives collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\"Currier \u0026amp;amp; Ives American Homestead Winter and Autumn tray pair\"\u003eCurrier \u0026amp; Ives American Homestead Winter and Autumn tray pair\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miniature oval decorative metal trays or wall plaques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, exact production year not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight metal or tin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream, gold tone, green, brown, black, and muted seasonal colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fabcraft, Inc., Frenchtown, N.J., Made in U.S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Homestead Four Seasons series, Winter and Autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Americana, Currier \u0026amp; Ives rural scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6 x 4 1\/4 inches each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed scene information on the backs. Winter retains its clear hanging tab. Autumn is missing its hanging tab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both trays are complete and display well from the front, with clear artwork and readable scene labels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Winter and Autumn illustrations remain colorful and detailed, and the cream painted borders are still attractive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth backs retain the Fabcraft maker information and printed Currier \u0026amp; Ives history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gold tone rims show rubbing, darkened areas, small finish losses, and general age wear. I think this reads as normal vintage wear rather than damage that spoils the display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are small surface marks and spots on the cream borders and metal backs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Autumn tray is missing the hanging tab found on the Winter tray. This matters if you plan to hang both pieces and is more than simple cosmetic wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrier \u0026amp; Ives rural scenes became familiar American images long after the original nineteenth century prints were issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pair suits someone collecting Currier \u0026amp; Ives, vintage Americana, seasonal decor, or small decorative metal trays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving Winter and Autumn together gives you two different seasons while keeping the size, border style, and Fabcraft construction matched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI would display them as they are. The aged rims fit the older country scenes better than a freshly polished finish would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece, please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI do my best to capture colors accurately, but your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. 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