A beautifully detailed vintage Albanian copper serving tray, dating to approximately the 1960s–1970s and stamped “ALBANIA.”
Crafted from substantial copper, the large tray features elaborate hand-tooled, hammered and punched decoration, with scrolling arabesque motifs, raised floral and palmette details, scalloped borders and sculptural double-scroll handles. The design reflects Albania's centuries-old copperworking tradition and the broader Ottoman-Balkan influence found in Albanian decorative arts.
The copper has developed a rich, warm patina with natural verdigris highlighting the deeply worked decoration. The reverse retains its traditional darkened finish.
A distinctive piece of vintage European folk art, equally striking as a serving platter, coffee-table tray, console centerpiece or
DIMENSIONS
CONDITION
Good vintage condition with authentic age-related wear. Scratches, surface marks and small dings are present from previous use, including visible scratching to the smooth central area. Natural oxidation, verdigris and wear to the darkened reverse are also present. The aged patina has intentionally been preserved. Please refer closely to the photographs.
Origin: Albania
Period: Circa 1960s–1970s
Material: Copper
Technique: Hand-tooled, hammered, punched and chased decoration
A beautifully detailed vintage Albanian copper serving tray, dating to approximately the 1960s–1970s and stamped “ALBANIA.”
Crafted from substantial copper, the large tray features elaborate hand-tooled, hammered and punched decoration, with scrolling arabesque motifs, raised floral and palmette details, scalloped borders and sculptural double-scroll handles. The design reflects Albania's centuries-old copperworking tradition and the broader Ottoman-Balkan influence found in Albanian decorative arts.
The copper has developed a rich, warm patina with natural verdigris highlighting the deeply worked decoration. The reverse retains its traditional darkened finish.
A distinctive piece of vintage European folk art, equally striking as a serving platter, coffee-table tray, console centerpiece or
DIMENSIONS
CONDITION
Good vintage condition with authentic age-related wear. Scratches, surface marks and small dings are present from previous use, including visible scratching to the smooth central area. Natural oxidation, verdigris and wear to the darkened reverse are also present. The aged patina has intentionally been preserved. Please refer closely to the photographs.
Origin: Albania
Period: Circa 1960s–1970s
Material: Copper
Technique: Hand-tooled, hammered, punched and chased decoration
Image 1 of 12
Image 2 of 12
Image 3 of 12
Image 4 of 12
Image 5 of 12
Image 6 of 12
Image 7 of 12
Image 8 of 12
Image 9 of 12
Image 10 of 12
Image 11 of 12
Image 12 of 12
