Schmidt's of Philadelphia Light Beer Tray Schmidt’s of Philadelphia Light Beer tray with those words on topside center along with crest/emblem that has words in it at base "since 1860". Around outer edge of tray has the words "Beer as Beer Should Be" in script done three times, same words. On underside of tray has words "Schmidt’s of Philadelphia". Images show top and bottom sides.

Round metal tray measuring 13 inches in diameter and has a depth of 1 1/2 inches with a curled, smoothly rounded edge. Tray in very nice used condition, but while very usable and hangable, it is not mint. There are a few scratches to white in the letters "h" and "m" of Schmidt’s on topside, as well as an easily visible small brown line scraped area in upper center right and some light brown spotting within and near the words "Light Beer". There is much other scrapes/scratches/spotting wear that you really don't see until looking at an angle in bright light, but it is there. Bottom side also has scrapes/scuffing/wear and a number of tiny dark spots. However, overall still in good condition for a used piece.
Manufacturer: Schmidt's of Philadelphia  

Cherry Heering Tray, Peter F. Heering, Schenley Import Corp. Cherry Heering alcohol tray, identified on the topside with the words "Cherry Heering, World famous since 1818, Peter F. Heering, Copenhagen, Denmark", and smaller words on the topside bottom, "49 Proof. Schenley Import Corporation, New York". The gold background colored tray in the center top also has four "appointment" emblems, each with slightly different graphics, kind of in "pairs", all with words at bottom of the emblems stating "By Appointment to" and then four different royal personages, "H.M. King Gustaf V", "H.M. King Frederik IX", "H.M. King George VI" and "H.M. The Queen of the Netherlands". There are no words around outer edge or on backside.

Round metal tray measuring 13 3/8 inches, this tray is "flatter" than most beer or alcohol trays, only having a depth of about 3/4 inch, with the outer rim being a flatter, less rounded edging. Our camera had trouble focusing with this one, so we apologize for the blurriness, but you can still get the basic idea in our two images of the top and bottom sides. This tray is very usable and hangable, but definitely not mint. It has a lot of dirt/pitting/scraping/scratching/overall wear on the topside, with some wear on bottom (not bad here). Also has 3 molded "hand holds" on bottom as you can see in the image.
Manufacturer: Peter F. Heering  

Scheidts Beer Tray, Valley Forge Beer, Rams Head Ale, Norristown PA Scheidts Beer Ale Tray, marked 'Scheidts, Valley Forge Beer, Rams Head Ale, Norristown PA.' with full color picture of Washington & his troops at Washington's Headquarters, Valley Forge. Round metal tray measuring 11 1/4 inches in diameter and sits 1 1/4 inches in height.

Overall good shape, but far from mint -- shows age/wear flaws from use and time. Please note that we try to describe everything we see to be fair, but most of this won't be visible in the images due to being shot further away to show the whole tray (the white "hot spots" in the images are reflection from the camera lighting on the metal surfaces). Also, none of this is unexpected given the age and probable use of this tray. There are no major dents, cracks, bends, etc. Regardless still very presentable, collectable and usable.

If you look closely at an angle in bright light you'll see many flaws to the center decor, but otherwise they are not apparent, and most wouldn't see them. However, these flaws from use/age include many rubbed areas, scratches, lines, dots, etc. What is apparent on general viewing is some wear to the upper red tray rim, particularly one spot about 3/4 inch in width where you see silver from the red paint being worn away. Elsewhere on the rim you can see silver lines, dots, etc. The most wear is visible on the blue bottom of the tray, as to be expected. There are scratch lines, dots, rubbed wear, etc. On the outer blue side to the tray there is some evidence of wear but not bad, but on close looking you will see some scratches, rubbed spots, dots, etc.
Manufacturer: Sheidts, Valley Forge Beer