Signed C. Montgomerie, Rockport, Massachusetts
This hand-carved wooden tray and matching scoop were crafted and painted by C. Montgomerie, an artisan based in Rockport, Massachusetts—a town long celebrated as one of New England’s most vibrant art colonies. Since the early 20th century, Rockport has drawn painters, carvers, and craftspeople whose work captures the character of the region’s coast and countryside.
Montgomerie’s pieces, often sold through local galleries and shops, reflect the folk art traditions popular in the mid-20th century. The tray and scoop feature a lively fruit-and-foliage motif, hand-painted in rich colors that retain their vibrancy. The set is both decorative and functional, offering a piece of New England craft heritage that can be used or displayed.
Ideal for use as a serving tray, a coffee or cocktail station accent, or repurposed for a spa-inspired display—holding bath salts, soaps, and candles with the scoop for portioning.
Signed by the artist on the reverse of the tray. Light surface wear consistent with age.
16” x 8” tray 
7” scoop