Primitive Painted Wood Trencher Tray rooster mounted to a heavy-duty steel

mounted to a heavy-duty steel coil spring

winged sides

dated 1937

Felt bottom is slightly loose

Primitive Painted Wood Trencher Tray rooster mounted to a heavy-duty steelHandmade wooden trencher tray constructed from joined planks and framed with a simple mitered edge. The interior retains a worn green painted surface with heavy abrasion, exposing underlying wood grain and creating a layered, time earned patina. Subtle ridging from the original board construction remains visible beneath the paint, reinforcing its utilitarian origins. The exterior shows a natural wood finish with signs of handling, tool marks, and age,