Couroc Tree Tray of Monterey

Description

Fine example of Couroc of Monterey, California Phenolic Bakelite, is this rounded square tray, measuring 8.5" inches by 8.5" inches, featuring a lone oak tree.

The Couroc company originated in 1948, in Monterey, California. Couroc's hard plastic (phenolic) products included serving trays, and bowls. Stickers attached to the back of their products stated, "Unique Couroc Products are cherished gifts because of their great variety and beauty in design. Hand inlaid by master craftsmen, shells, coins, woods and metals are fused into Couroc's famous satin black material which is impervious to alcohol, boiling water, and cigarette burns."

Silver sticker is no longer readable, although it is still attached, on the back.

This Couroc tray will be a wonderfully practical, beautiful addition to your home.

See its blog appearance, in Apartment Therapy:
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/couroc-a-collectors-item-on-a-budget-066658

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Added on Oct 07, 2009