Vintage French Pâte de Fruit Decorative Tray

If I didn’t know this was a “vintage French tray” I would have thought it was found or bought for $1 at a yard sale. It is rusty and doesn’t look like something intended to use inside a home. Maybe in a pantry at most. Not to be exhibited, as implied in its description. $35 is a ridiculous price for this piece - and I bought two. I am a huge fan of food52, love everything I buy on the site (and I bought here almost everything I have in my kitchen), but this was a big disappointment and felt like a waste of money.

The age and patina are what drew me to this product, and I must say, those are excellent. As with any antique or vintage product, one must expect imperfections. The unfortunate aspect of the particular example we received is that the bottom is not flat, it is bowed, and as a result it is not particularly well suited for tall items such as the candles in the pictures or salt & pepper shakers. Should you decide to purchase, be aware that each piece is individual and may not work for your intended use.