{"product_id":"antique-weis-manufacturing-co-two-tier-wood-letter-tray-c-1920s-1940s","title":"Antique Weis Manufacturing Co. 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The form is simple but architectural: two open trays separated by aged metal supports, with shaped cutout fronts that make the piece feel less utilitarian and more intentional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4048\" data-end=\"4375\"\u003eThe finish carries a warm amber-brown tone with visible grain, surface wear, darkened edges, and age-related patina throughout. The original maker’s label remains visible, connecting the piece directly to Weis Manufacturing Co., a Monroe, Michigan office furniture and paper-products maker active during the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"189qedo\" data-start=\"4377\" data-end=\"4395\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"4397\" data-end=\"5076\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"4397\" data-end=\"4421\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4397\" data-end=\"4421\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"4397\" data-end=\"4406\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"4406\" data-end=\"4421\" data-col-size=\"lg\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"4432\" data-end=\"5076\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4432\" data-end=\"4499\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4432\" data-end=\"4446\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eObject Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4446\" data-end=\"4499\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eTwo-tier desktop letter tray \/ document organizer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4500\" data-end=\"4534\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4500\" data-end=\"4508\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4508\" data-end=\"4534\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eWeis Manufacturing Co.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4535\" data-end=\"4572\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4535\" data-end=\"4544\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4544\" data-end=\"4572\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eMonroe, Michigan, U.S.A.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4573\" data-end=\"4597\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4573\" data-end=\"4579\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4579\" data-end=\"4597\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003ec. 1920s–1940s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4598\" data-end=\"4664\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4598\" data-end=\"4610\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4610\" data-end=\"4664\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eHardwood or wood veneer, brass-tone metal supports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4665\" data-end=\"4735\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4665\" data-end=\"4680\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4680\" data-end=\"4735\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eDovetailed \/ box-jointed corners, stacked tray form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4736\" data-end=\"4785\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4736\" data-end=\"4745\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4745\" data-end=\"4785\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eWarm amber-brown stained wood finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4786\" data-end=\"4846\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4786\" data-end=\"4797\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMarkings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4797\" data-end=\"4846\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eOriginal Weis maker’s decal, “Made in U.S.A.”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4847\" data-end=\"4896\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4847\" data-end=\"4860\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4860\" data-end=\"4896\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eAdd exact width × depth × height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4897\" data-end=\"4931\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4897\" data-end=\"4906\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4906\" data-end=\"4931\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eAdd exact item weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4932\" data-end=\"5076\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4932\" data-end=\"4944\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4944\" data-end=\"5076\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eVintage condition with visible surface wear, darkened edges, finish variation, scratches, and patina consistent with age and use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ery58m\" data-start=\"5078\" data-end=\"5099\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5101\" data-end=\"5495\"\u003eWeis Manufacturing Co. was part of Monroe, Michigan’s early 20th-century industrial expansion. The company’s Monroe plant was built in 1906 and produced office furniture and paper products, placing this tray within the broader history of American office organization before the disposable plastic desk era arrived and ruined everything with beige cubicles. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5497\" data-end=\"5806\"\u003eA 1910s Weis catalog included office furniture and stationery supplies such as card index trays, file trays, filing cabinets, desks, letter files, binders, ledgers, and other office accessories, making this piece consistent with the company’s documented product category. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"8wtd2c\" data-start=\"5808\" data-end=\"5832\"\u003eCondition + Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5834\" data-end=\"6080\"\u003eThe tray shows aged surface wear throughout, including finish variation, scuffs, small marks, darkened edges, and patina to the metal supports. 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