1929 DEAUVILLE COMMUNITY ONEIDA TRAY WITH SWING HANDLE #15957
Up for your consideration a TRAY WITH SWING HANDLE in the DEAUVILLE pattern by Oneida. The tray itself measures about 12", with the extended handle part about 13 1/2 and 8 1/2 in width, it is stamped COMMUNITY PLATE 15957. The tray comes hand polished and is in pretty stunning condition. Mostly fine polishing scratches, 2 small blemishes (one in the tray, 1 on the rim) can be found, which in my eyes are very minor. The handle moves easily, and stays perfectly upright if needed. Not really sure what this tray is used for, as I have not found any reference to it. In other patterns by community they refer to it as "cake basket", but not sure if you could use it for cake. My personal guess is more like a sandwich or bread tray. A rather hard to find piece. Questions welcome!