Antique Victorian brass jewelry tray

Antique late 1800’s solid pressed brass tray - late Victorian era
Would have originally been for a candle snuffer or to set on a vanity. It’s perfect for setting jewelry, makeup, or candles on.

Shows its age with charming imperfections. If you wanted to clean it with brass cleaner you could- but personally I think the tarnishing gives it more value and shows it’s an antique.

Good antique condition, pictures show condition of brass

Pressed brass, would have been made with a cast iron heavy press and liquid brass poured in. The press would smash it between 2 plates and then the brass would solidify. Pressed brass was able to be made thinner, so it’s actually not as heavy as a standard solid brass item. I’m