1940'S BRAZILIAN INLAID WOOD TRAY WITH REAL MORPHO BUTTERFLY WINGS

Antiques of London

We are excited to present this vintage Brazilian inlaid wood tray with real Morpho butterfly wings.

This vintage tray features a geometric pattern made from the wings of the brilliant iridescent Blue Morpho butterfly.

Turn the tray and watch the wings shimmer from purple to blue to dusty brown.

The inlay and joining of different types of wood add interest to this sturdy piece.

They are finished with a glass top and a masonite board underneath.

Some insects lose wings at the edges.

This will be perfect as a lovely gift or just for personal use.

We have deep cleaned, hand waxed and hand polished it.

Condition-wise, there will be some aged-related marks, please look carefully at the pictures.

Also aged related and marks of honest use.

Please carefully look at the pictures to see the condition before purchasing as they form part of the description. If you have any questions please message us. 

Measurements

Height - 34 cm

Width - 53 cm

Depth - 2 cm

Please note all measurements are taken to the widest point of the item, if you need any other specific measurements please don’t hesitate to ask us.

Condition report

We always try to picture our items as good as possible, to show you any imperfections or damages if there are any.

The pictures take a big part in the description, so please view them carefully before purchasing.

Delivery pricing on the listing.

The price which is shown on the listing it is just a guide, please contact us directly to request a quote before buying and not after. 

Deliveries & Collections

Before purchasing an item please make sure you ask us for a quote by sending us your postcode, if you are happy with the quotation we will go ahead and schedule.

The courier that will be delivering your item will require help to unload, the price that will be quoted will always be based on this assumption. If you need two men then the initial quote will change, it usually is £20-40 on top of the original quote. 

If you need an item carried upstairs then the courier also charges extra, they charge £10-20 per flight. However if you have a working elevator and the item fits inside, then there should be no extra charge.

We prefer that the courier fees to be paid by yourself directly to the company, the contract for delivery is between yourself and the chosen courier.

Alternatively you can arrange the delivery yourself, or if you would like to collect you can collect from our warehouse in Pulborough RH20 1DF. 

Worldwide Shipping

We offer to coordinate and schedule deliveries to the rest of the world, all you need to do is send us your Postcode/Zip-code and we will send you a quote. 

Delivery can anywhere between 2-4 weeks within Europe and Air freight for countries outside of the EU, in some rare occasions it can take slightly longer.

For sea freight delivery it can take anywhere between 6-12 weeks.

Caring for your items.

Vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking, creasing and wear. 

We recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost and keep out of sun light.

For Hand-Dyed leather items, we don’t recommend that you place them in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as they will dry out and fade.

For wood, we recommend a regular thorough cleaning and waxing also.