Iris Petite Gold-Luster Stoneware Valet Tray by Susan Gordon Pottery

A hand-painted bearded iris occupies the narrow center of this Petite valet tray. Its shaped edges are finished with 22K gold luster, giving rings, earrings or small desk belongings a decorative resting place in handmade glazed stoneware.

“I would put this narrow tray on a dressing table with very little room to spare. Rings can gather at one end while the painted iris remains in view.”
-Mrs. Mayfair

Product Details

• Material: High-fire stoneware with glaze and 22K gold-luster decoration.
• Measurements & Options: Approximately 3 in. wide x 7 in. long.
• Design & Use: Hand-painted flowers with shaped edges and 22K gold-luster trim. Color options: French Blue and Midnight; alternate Aubergine examples in the gallery are shown for reference.
• Included: One tray; jewelry, display stands and other styling accessories are not included.

Care & Ownership

Gently hand wash with mild soap and a soft microfiber cloth, then rinse and dry carefully. Avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners and scrubbing the 22K gold-luster decoration. Gold-luster pieces are not dishwasher or microwave safe. Protect from sudden temperature changes and knocks, and store with a soft separator where decorated surfaces might touch.

Maker / Heritage

Susan Gordon began her pottery business in a basement studio in 2013, bringing a background in ceramic sculpture and abstract painting to practical household objects. Her experience with paint still informs the gestures and surfaces of the work. In 2019 she opened a storefront and studio in Homewood, Alabama, where making and showing the pieces could sit together. The pottery passes through making, smoothing, glazing, gold decoration, sanding and a final check, with more than five pairs of hands and eyes involved. The hydrangeas outside her first garage studio became a recurring source of imagery, connecting the flowers of everyday life to the work of her hands.