Vintage Couroc of Monterey Serving Tray Fresh Fish Collectible 12.5 x 9.5 in

Description: Add a unique touch to your dinnerware collection with this vintage Couroc of Monterey serving tray. The rectangular tray measures 12.5 x 9.5 inches and features a black melamine material with wood inlay accents showcasing a fish theme. Ideal for all occasions, the tray is perfect for serving appetizers, drinks, or desserts.This wonderful piece is done in a satin black finish with inlay work of several kinds of exotic woods and lettering done in polished brass. It measures 12-1/2" long x 9-1/2 wide and is marked Couroc, Monterey Ca. It is in excellent used vintage condition. *Couroc of Monterey was started in Monterey, California in 1948 by Guthrie Sayle Courvoisier and his wife Moira Wallace.Couroc wares were constructed of black phenolic resin developed by Courvoisier, which, as Couroc marketed, is impervious to alcohol, boiling water, alkalis, acids, and cigarette burns. Courvoisier gained experience working with plastics during World War II when he was a contractor who manufactured plastic parts for military aircraft. Post-war, Guthrie and Moira decided to create well-designed and sturdy household items. The first items, mostly bowls and cake plates, were made with a heavy translucent thermoplastic material that was prone to shattering. Because the company name was a portmanteau of the first part of the Courvoisier name with "roc", as in "hard as a rock", these did not work as representations of Couroc wares, even though they were marketed with the Couroc of Monterey label. Further experimentation through the years resulted in formulas more effective for hardy, long-lasting products.

Price: 38 USD

Location: Tall Timbers, Maryland

End Time: 2025-01-28T23:21:46.000Z

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