What is this symbol?

I found about 5-6 different size and different metal serving platters (smaller than the picture) today and they had this pattern. Some were marked, some not.
One said Early American but not the others. Is this well-known? (except to me?)
Thanks

 

Hi,
It is a common mark on carving trays. The juices flow down the tree and pools in the well at the bottom.
greg

 

Yuck! Thank you for the answer, though.

 

Usually referred to a "Tree of Life" well.

 

Flipper, forgive me from asking, but what planet do you live on? Or are you a lot younger than I thought?

 

Maaaaan, I don't know of a Turkey OR a Roast to fit THAT!!!!! Unless a WHOLE large dinner were put on it!!!!!

 

It's supposed to be for the gravy and such.

 

Gravy..?
I thought gravy was served in a gravy boat....this is meant to catch and drain off the juices from a roast.....so it doesn't sit in a pool of wetness ...

 

I must admit I laughed when I saw the pic.

 

You will also get pottery and china ones with the same form

 

I am a vegetarian, young widow, that does not cook or entertain.
I just like designs and metals and learning.

 

The antiques business and collecting is a learning curve. There is always something different comes along to research and learn. It is never ending.

 

I'm sorry for your loss..........