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18th C Papier Mache Tray by Henry Clay
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18th C Papier Mache Tray by Henry Clay

18th century
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A Late 18th Century Papier Mache Tray.

The George III oval papier mache tray by Henry Clay, with a raised and slightly chamfered rim, surrounding the flat oval centre. The raised inner rim decorated with a gilt band of trailing vine leaves, with a leaf border, within gilt line banding. The outer rim decorated with arch topped lancet banding within gilt line banding. The underside of the the tray impressed 'CLAY' and his mark being a crown, for Henry Clay , New Hall Street, Birmingham and Kind Street, Covent Garden. The tray set on a conforming stand, the four legs tapering and decorated with gilt turned collars.

Date circa 1790.

Height 18 1/2 inches, 47cm.

Width 20 1/2 inches, 52cm.

Depth 16 inches, 40.5cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
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Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this Antique Papier Mache Tray to the 18th Century.

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SA1113011
Dealers Internal Reference
24016
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Atcham

Shropshire SY44UH

01952740229

07860575639

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A Late 18th Century Papier Mache Tray.
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The George III oval papier mache tray by Henry Clay, with a raised and slightly chamfered rim, surrounding the flat oval centre.
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

The raised inner rim decorated with a gilt band of trailing vine leaves, with a leaf border, within gilt line banding. The outer rim decorated with arch topped lancet banding within gilt line banding. The underside of the the tray impressed 'CLAY' and his mark being a crown, for Henry Clay , New Hall Street, Birmingham and Kind Street, Covent Garden. The tray set on a conforming stand, the four legs tapering and decorated with gilt turned collars.

Date circa 1790.

Height 18 1/2 inches, 47cm.

Width 20 1/2 inches, 52cm.

Depth 16 inches, 40.5cm.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Date of Manufacture

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this Antique Papier Mache Tray to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1113011
Dealers Internal Ref
24016
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An oval black papier-mache tray with gilded leaf borders mounted on a black turned wood stand with gold accents.
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18th C Papier Mache Tray by Henry Clay

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Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 4UH
United Kingdom
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An oval black papier-mache tray with gilded leaf borders mounted on a black turned wood stand with gold accents.
18TH C PAPIER MACHE TRAY BY HENRY CLAY
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An oval black papier-mache tray with gilded leaf borders mounted on a black turned wood stand with gold accents.
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  • ObjectTray Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPapier-mache, Wood, Gold Leaf
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsGilt foliage border, fluted rim design, turned legs
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 40.5 cm (16 in)

This George III tray table from the late 18th century combines a papier-mâché tray signed by Henry Clay with a black turned wood stand. The oval top features a black finish accented by a gilt trailing vine leaf border along the inner rim and an arch-topped lancet band along the outer edge. The four tapering legs of the wooden stand include gold-painted turned collars that match the gilded highlights of the tray. The piece stands 47 cm high, 52 cm wide, and 40.5 cm deep. Placed at the end of a sofa or beside an armchair, this table serves as a convenient surface for holding drinks, books, or decorative objects. The combination of black and gold colouration complements traditional living rooms, studies, or drawing rooms, bringing classical Georgian design into modern interior schemes.

In the late 18th century, English makers such as Henry Clay patented techniques to produce heavy-duty papier-mache by pasting sheets of paper together under heat and pressure, creating smooth, heat-resistant household items like tea trays.

These trays were crafted using compressed paper pulp or laminated paper sheets, coated with asphaltum or oil-based varnishes for japanning, and embellished with gold leaf or hand-painted enamel decoration.

Authentic pieces often feature a distinct impasto or stamped makers mark on the reverse, alongside exceptional density, smooth polished edges, and high-quality gold leaf detailing characteristic of late Georgian production.

Place the tray table alongside a tailored sofa or within an empty nook to serve as a functional accent piece, pairing the dark lacquer finish with contemporary textiles or neutral tones.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth and avoid using water, solvents, or silicone sprays. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking or fading of the lacquered surface.
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