Vintage McClelland Barclay Bronze Gilded Pipe Holder or Pin Dish -

McClelland Barclay began his career as a painter, publishing in prestigious magazines like Ladies' Home Journal and The Saturday Evening Post.

This would eventually lead to the founding of The McClelland Barclay Art Company, a brand that would produce decorative arts, jewelry and other luxury items.

We know that all McClelland Barclay works predate World War II. This bronze pipe holder is a classic example of his work.

Appointed a Lt. Commander, Barclay worked on further camouflage assignments until 1942, when he was reported missing after the LST (landing ship tank was a HUGE boat used to carry tanks and other vehicles - over 300" long) he was aboard was torpedoed in the Solomon Islands.

This dish features a small, but highly detailed tree stump in the center. You can see the trees rings and roots reaching out over the surface of the dish.

"McClelland Barclay©" is stamped on the side of the dish, near the base.

Some areas of the pin dish are covered with a light green verdigris.

This is to be expected in a piece this old. The green blends with the original bronze finish to give the piece a sensational vintage look.

The underside of the dish shows a good deal of wear to the original finish, though the piece remains in good vintage condition overall.

It would make a warm and unique addition to any collection and would look fantastic as a desk accessory.

Measurements: 4 1/4" wide, 4" long, 1 7/8" tall, Stump is 1 1/4" in diameter Weight: 15 oz.

Item ID: 6085