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George Switzer Art Deco Machine Age Aluminum Inlaid Micarta Bar Tray
George Switzer Art Deco Machine Age Aluminum Inlaid Micarta Bar Tray

George Switzer Art Deco Machine Age Aluminum Inlaid Micarta Bar Tray

By George Switzer

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Interesting aluminum and micarta tray designed by George Switzer. Wonderful patina and colors. Can be used as a bar tray, atop a large ottoman, or hung on the wall.

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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Barware

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Machine Age Art Deco Westinghouse Micarta and Anodized Aluminum Beer Trays, Pair
Machine Age Art Deco Westinghouse Micarta and Anodized Aluminum Beer Trays, Pair

Machine Age Art Deco Westinghouse Micarta and Anodized Aluminum Beer Trays, Pair

By Donald Dohner, George Switzer, Westinghouse

Located in Dallas, TX

Machine Age Art Deco Westinghouse Micarta and Anodized aluminum beer trays pair Likely the rarest of the Iconic inlaid Micarta Trays, rarely seen examples in two large sizes: 15 i...

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Art Deco "Dynamic" Micarta Serving Tray by George Switzer for Westinghouse
Art Deco "Dynamic" Micarta Serving Tray by George Switzer for Westinghouse

Art Deco "Dynamic" Micarta Serving Tray by George Switzer for Westinghouse

By Westinghouse, George Switzer

Located in New York, NY

This serving tray is a pre-war icon and design masterpiece, designed by George Switzer (1890-1955) for Westinghouse in 1932.

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“Nocturne” Silverplate Cocktail Shaker by Saunders and Switzer for Benedict
“Nocturne” Silverplate Cocktail Shaker by Saunders and Switzer for Benedict

“Nocturne” Silverplate Cocktail Shaker by Saunders and Switzer for Benedict

By George Switzer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed in 1934 by Albert Frederic Saunders and George Switzer. Called the "Nocturne" Bakelite turned knob, Lid and strainer come off easily.

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William Switzer Marble Top Gilt Over Walnut Georgian Paw Footed Center Table
William Switzer Marble Top Gilt Over Walnut Georgian Paw Footed Center Table

William Switzer Marble Top Gilt Over Walnut Georgian Paw Footed Center Table

By William Switzer

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a fantastic William Switzer table made of solid oine with gilt wood highlights, The top is a beautiful piece of marble and the table was made in Europe. The table measures 33...

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Nocturne Micarta Serving Tray by George Switzer for Westinghouse
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Nocturne Micarta Serving Tray by George Switzer for Westinghouse

By George Switzer

Located in New York, NY

This Art Deco Micarta Serving Tray, is a rare surviving example of Westinghouse's celebrated Nocturne Plat series, designed by George Switzer in 1932. Featuring an iconic motif from ...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware

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Art Deco Machine Age Aluminum and Inlaid Micarta Bar Tray by George Switzer
Art Deco Machine Age Aluminum and Inlaid Micarta Bar Tray by George Switzer

Art Deco Machine Age Aluminum and Inlaid Micarta Bar Tray by George Switzer

By Westinghouse, George Switzer

Located in New York, NY

This refined and handsome Art Deco bar tray was realized by George Switzer for Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing in the United States, circa 1935.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware

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William Switzer Gilt Wood Card Table
William Switzer Gilt Wood Card Table

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H 30 in W 41 in D 41 in

William Switzer Gilt Wood Card Table

Located in Buchanan, MI

A William Switzer card table. Black crackle glaze top above a Chippendale style gold painted wood base.

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Art Deco George Switzer Inlaid Resin Tray for Micarta, circa 1930s
Art Deco George Switzer Inlaid Resin Tray for Micarta, circa 1930s

Art Deco George Switzer Inlaid Resin Tray for Micarta, circa 1930s

By George Switzer, Westinghouse

Located in Essex, MA

An Art Deco pewter and brass inlaid resin tray designed by George Switzer for Micarta, Westinghouse, American, circa 1930s.

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Machine Age Art Deco Micarta Tray Set by George Switzer for Westinghouse
Machine Age Art Deco Micarta Tray Set by George Switzer for Westinghouse

Machine Age Art Deco Micarta Tray Set by George Switzer for Westinghouse

By George Switzer, Westinghouse

Located in Dallas, TX

Machine Age Art Deco Micarta tray set by George Switzer for Westinghouse Collection rare trays by Switzer; these are all the known examples of the rectangular tray, including Noct...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware

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Aluminum

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