Cedar Falls, Iowa Souvenir Dutch Themed Wood Burning Pyrography Tray, Holland Landscape Windmills, Canal, Traditional Dress, Clogs, Boats

Up for grabs today:

~ Highly interesting vintage wood burn art or pyrography tray / Cedar Falls, Iowa souvenir

~ Unmistakably Dutch design with classic themes from the Netherlands (formerly Holland) including a couple in traditional dress with clogs, boats on canals, and windmills. Complete with a building that boasts Dutch Canal or Dutch Colonial roof lines

~ Cedar Falls, Iowa is proudly emblazoned across the top left corner set on the diagonal

~ Integrated handles

~ Very lightweight wood - feels like balsa or similar

~ Hand tinted or colored with vibrant red, blue, and brown color tones

Ready and waiting for your table, collection, display, and/or gift giving - you will love this!

AGE OR ERA: True antique / vintage piece - it is difficult to date with any certainty due the timeless design - I would broadly guess the first half of the 20th century, has a 1930's, 1940's look and feel

MARKINGS: None that I could find other that the Cedar Falls Ia on the front

METAL/MATERIAL: Wood

CLASP / CLOSURE: x

MEASUREMENTS: 15 1/2" x 9 1/8" x 3/4"

WEIGHT: x

TESTING: x

U.S. RING SIZE: x

HISTORY, PROVENANCE, ANECDOTAL, METAPHYSICAL, SYMBOLISM &/or LORE: Large numbers of Europeans settled in the Cedar Falls area of the Eastern Iowa Territory in the 1840's, and ethnic groups included Scandinavians, Slovaks, Hispanic, Germans, and Greeks.

JUST FOR FUN - AI DESCRIPTION - (GENERATED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE): This vintage or antique tray is a wonderful souvenir from Cedar Falls, Iowa. The tray features beautiful Dutch pyrogravury depicting windmills and canals. It is a unique piece that will surely be a conversation starter. Crafted with care and attention to detail, this tray is a testament to the skilled artisans who made it. The intricate design and high-quality materials make it a valuable addition to any collection. Whether you're a collector or just looking for a unique piece to add to your home, this Cedar Falls Iowa Dutch souvenir tray is sure to impress.



CONDITION: In great vintage or pre-loved condition - no damage or quirks found to note. Appropriate wear for the age and random spots of discoloration in the wood - also normal. See pics. No chips, cracks, breaks, shards out, etc. In an excellent state of preservation. Would make a beautiful display piece.

INVENTORY NUMBER OR NOTE: x

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