Decorative Art Nouveau bronze tray by French artist Léon Le Royer (1858–1939), commonly known as a vide-poche: a small courtesy dish traditionally used to empty one’s pockets on arriving home. The piece is signed and finished in gilded bronze, with a compact rectangular form suitable for display or everyday use. Its decorative character and early twentieth-century style make it a distinctive example of French Art Nouveau objets d’art.
