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Swedish C. 1900 Antique Chinoiserie Decorated Oval Tray
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Swedish C. 1900 Antique Chinoiserie Decorated Oval Tray

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Whites Antiques
Description

Antique Chinoiserie Decorated Oval Tray

* Swedish 19th Century

* Toleware

* Wonderful patina with crazed surface

* Profusion of colourfully vibrant and intact painted decorations

* Small scratch to front surface does not detract in any way

* W: 72cm (28.3") D: 55cm (21.7")

This great decorative piece is a larger than usual 19th Century Toleware oval tray and was purchased in Sweden. It is beautifully decorated with a profusion of oriental scenes, flowers and figures which still remain colourfully vibrant and intact below the crazed surface. There is one small scratch to the front surface but this does not detract in any way. This is the perfect item to choose as a unique gift for that special occasion.

Physical Dimensions
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Whites Antiques has dated this Antique Chinoiserie Oval Tray to the 1900s.

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SA1050747
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JW004
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Description
Antique Chinoiserie Decorated Oval Tray

Swedish 19th Century

Toleware

Wonderful patina with crazed surface

Profusion of colourfully vibrant and intact painted decorations

Small scratch to front surface does not detract in any way

fig 1. A black oval metal tray featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie pagodas and colourful floral motifs around the border.
fig 1. Swedish C. 1900 Antique Chinoiserie Decorated Oval Tray

W: 72cm (28.3") D: 55cm (21.7")

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This great decorative piece is a larger than usual 19th Century Toleware oval tray and was purchased in Sweden.
Whites Antiques

It is beautifully decorated with a profusion of oriental scenes, flowers and figures which still remain colourfully vibrant and intact below the crazed surface. There is one small scratch to the front surface but this does not detract in any way. This is the perfect item to choose as a unique gift for that special occasion.

Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this Antique Chinoiserie Oval Tray to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1050747
Dealers Internal Ref
JW004
Whites Antiques
Whites Antiques
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A black oval metal tray featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie pagodas and colourful floral motifs around the border.
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Archive I A black oval metal tray featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie pagodas and colourful floral motifs around the border.

Swedish C. 1900 Antique Chinoiserie Decorated Oval Tray

Archive II A black oval metal tray featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie pagodas and colourful floral motifs around the border. View II
Archive III A black oval metal tray featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie pagodas and colourful floral motifs around the border. View III
Archive IV A black oval metal tray featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie pagodas and colourful floral motifs around the border. View IV
Archive V A black oval metal tray featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie pagodas and colourful floral motifs around the border. View V
Archive VI A black oval metal tray featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie pagodas and colourful floral motifs around the border. View VI
Archive VII A black oval metal tray featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie pagodas and colourful floral motifs around the border. View VII
Archive VIII A black oval metal tray featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie pagodas and colourful floral motifs around the border. View VIII
Archive IX A black oval metal tray featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie pagodas and colourful floral motifs around the border. View IX
Archive X A black oval metal tray featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie pagodas and colourful floral motifs around the border. View X
Archive XI A black oval metal tray featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie pagodas and colourful floral motifs around the border. View XI
Archive XII A black oval metal tray featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie pagodas and colourful floral motifs around the border. View XII
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Telephone 07717 321455
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Unit 10 The Vinery
Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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A black oval metal tray featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie pagodas and colourful floral motifs around the border.
Swedish c. 1900 Antique Chinoiserie Decorated Oval Tray
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A black oval metal tray featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie pagodas and colourful floral motifs around the border.
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Chinoiserie refers to the European interpretation and imitation of East Asian artistic traditions, which gained widespread popularity from the seventeenth century onwards. On decorative trays from around 1900, this style typically features hand-painted depictions of pagodas, natural landscapes, flora, and gilt detailing against a dark lacquered or painted background.

These trays were commonly fabricated from pressed sheet metal, tinplate, or papier-mache. The surface was coated with dark ground paints or lacquer before hand-applied enamel paintwork and metallic leafing were added to finish the design.

Authentic examples demonstrate age-appropriate surface characteristics, including fine craquelure in the varnish, localized paint wear around edges or handles, and mild oxidisation on unpainted underside metal. The decorative painting shows visible brush technique rather than uniform modern printing.

A painted tray can function horizontally on a coffee table or sideboard to group glassware and decorative accessories. Alternatively, it can be mounted on a wall or supported on a plate stand to serve as a vertical visual focal point.

Clean the surface gently using a dry, soft microfibre cloth to remove dust without disturbing delicate paint layers or gilding. Avoid liquid immersion, chemical detergents, and placement in direct sunlight or humid environments.
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