Primitive Painted Wood Trencher Tray rooster dated 1937

dated 1937

The seat sits at a height of 16"

legible typography designed for quick reading in dim railcar interiors

Felt bottom is slightly loose

Walt Disney Studios rapidly licensed the character for toys and novelties

Primitive Painted Wood Trencher Tray rooster dated 1937Handmade wooden trencher tray constructed from joined planks and framed with a simple mitered edge. The interior retains a worn green painted surface with heavy abrasion, exposing underlying wood grain and creating a layered, time earned patina. Subtle ridging from the original board construction remains visible beneath the paint, reinforcing its utilitarian origins. The exterior shows a natural wood finish with signs of handling, tool marks, and age,