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Large Papier Mache Tray
Athey Antiques
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Large Papier Mache Tray

19th century
For Sale by Athey Antiques
Description

Charming large papier mache tray, with dished centre and beautifully decorative with painted floral and gilt patterns.

Normal wear & tear commensurate with age and use but overall this eye catching tray is in good condition.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 23" 59 cm

Length 30" 76 cm

all sizes approximate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Athey Antiques has dated this Victorian Papier Mache Tray to the 19th Century.

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SA1043178
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ath3571
Description
Charming large papier mache tray, with dished centre and beautifully decorative with painted floral and gilt patterns.
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Normal wear & tear commensurate with age and use but overall this eye catching tray is in good condition.
Athey Antiques

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 23" 59 cm

Length 30" 76 cm

all sizes approximate.

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Victorian Papier Mache Tray to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1043178
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3571
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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A black Victorian papier-mache serving tray featuring a scalloped rim, gilded scrollwork ornamentation, and a hand-painted floral centrepiece inlaid with mother-of-pearl.
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Archive I A black Victorian papier-mache serving tray featuring a scalloped rim, gilded scrollwork ornamentation, and a hand-painted floral centrepiece inlaid with mother-of-pearl.

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Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
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Castle Corner
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
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A black Victorian papier-mache serving tray featuring a scalloped rim, gilded scrollwork ornamentation, and a hand-painted floral centrepiece inlaid with mother-of-pearl.
Large papier mache tray
Ref: SA1043178
A black Victorian papier-mache serving tray featuring a scalloped rim, gilded scrollwork ornamentation, and a hand-painted floral centrepiece inlaid with mother-of-pearl.
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Victorian papier-mache homeware refers to decorative and functional items manufactured from compressed paper sheets or pulp mixed with adhesive, which were pressed into moulds, stove-baked, and finished with dark japanned lacquer. Popularised in 19th-century Britain by makers such as Jennens & Bettridge, these objects were typically decorated with gilding, hand-painted florals, and iridescent mother-of-pearl shell inlays.

These trays were primarily constructed from paper pulp or laminated paper sheets saturated with linseed oil and flour paste. Once hardened through stove-drying, the surface was coated in asphaltum-based black lacquer, hand-painted with oil-based pigments, gilded using gold leaf or powdered bronze, and frequently embellished with sliced mother-of-pearl or abalone shell.

Authentic 19th-century pieces usually exhibit fine micro-craquelure in the heavy lacquer layer and possess a distinct visual depth in the hand-painted details. Look for impressed maker stamps or marks on the underside, smooth scalloped or lobed edges, and genuine mother-of-pearl inlays that sit flush with or slightly under the lacquered surface.

A Victorian lacquered tray can be styled horizontally on a sideboard, coffee table, or ottoman to serve as a structured base for books and decorative objects. Alternatively, displaying the tray vertically on a wall bracket or resting it against a mantle backdrop highlights its painted artwork as a standalone accent piece.

Clean the surface gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove dust. Avoid using water, detergents, or spirit-based solvents, as liquid can penetrate fine cracks in the lacquer and cause the compressed paper base to swell or warp. Keep the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking and discolouration.
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