Kyes Enamel Ware Enamel trays, Art Deco, 1930/40s.

Kyes Enamel Ware Enamel trays, Art Deco, 1930/40s. Set of handmade rectangular enamel trays executed in brass with distinctive blue moiré glaze and gilt brass edging. Produced in Pasadena, California. The clean geometry and refined surface treatment are characteristic of Art Deco decorative arts. Origin: USA, Pasadena, California. Material: Enamel on brass. Dimensions: W. approx. 33–44 cm, D. approx. 18–25 cm. Period: 1930/40s, Art Deco. Condition: Excellent condition with minor age-related wear. Bio: American Art Deco enamel ware was defined by geometric forms, precise lines, and innovative surface treatments. Moiré glaze created a vibrant, textile-like depth and was used for both functional and decorative objects. Handmade enamel trays from the 1930s represent a refined branch of period craftsmanship and are now considered highly collectible examples of American decorative art.