*Antique wooden Marquetry Inlaid tea tray-Military centerpiece" MAG LANDON 1919"

Antique wooden marquetry inlaid tea tray
The patern is outstanding.
Solid wooden tea tray with two treen handles and white metal edging to the tray.
Solid brass metal name plate to the center of the tray.
Center embossed with -
To
"MAGOR F.P.LANDON"
With all good wishes from the -
"WOs N.C.O.s and Men 977,M.T.Coy.R.A.S.C."
"NORWICH 1919".
Made by Thomas Griffiths Austrailia.
which is stamped on the back.
In good usable condition or collectable peice.
Has expected surface marks/wear to the tray.
All solid and ready to use.
Please see the photos for the overall condition.
Measures at;
Length 63cm (handle to handle)
Width 36cm
Height 7cm
2.2 KG
Australian Inlaid Indigenous Timbers Serving Tray. C1920 Of the Art Deco period and made in Queensland by Thomas Griffiths of The North Tambourine Mountain area. He achieved world wide fame, exhibiting in London.He made jewel cases, book boxes, card cases,walking sticks all with intricate inlay or veneer. This tray is intricately inlaid with Queensland Maple,Black Bean,Palm Wood and other exotic, Indigenous timbers. A striking piece for the discerning collector of Australiana.