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C19th Chinoiserie Design Lacquered Papier-mâché Tray Table .
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €644     $699
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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C19th Chinoiserie Design Lacquered Papier-mâché Tray Table .

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

C19th Chinoiserie design lacquered papier-mâché tray table .

Cartouche-shaped dished-top papier-mâché tray fitted on a later early C20th bespoke made folding base to form a table . The tray with traditional Chinese-inspired oriental style gilded decoration with figures and pagodas in a landscape .

The conforming ebonised base with gilt-line decoration , the hinged and folding design forming a stable table and also allowing the tray to be displayed in a vertical aspect when not in use as a flat table.

In excellent original condition with one historic sympathetically repaired chip to the edge of the tray .

Highly decorative and practical low table to add an exotic oriental accent to an interior scheme.

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W

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England c.1850

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Lacquered Papier Mache Tray to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09052723
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Fine crazing across the black lacquer: natural ageing of the japanned finish.
Gilding rubbed along the raised serpentine rim: honest handling wear.
Moulded papier-mâché tray body: typical mid-19th-century manufacture.
Hand-painted chinoiserie figures and landscape: decorative work of the mid-Victorian period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1150389
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 256
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
C19th Chinoiserie design lacquered papier-mâché tray table .
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Cartouche-shaped dished-top papier-mâché tray fitted on a later early C20th bespoke made folding base to form a table.
M Lees and Sons

. The tray with traditional Chinese-inspired oriental style gilded decoration with figures and pagodas in a landscape .

fig 1. A 19th-century black lacquered papier-mache tray table featuring gilded Chinoiserie landscape decoration and scalloped edges.
fig 1. C19th Chinoiserie Design Lacquered Papier-mâché Tray Table .

The conforming ebonised base with gilt-line decoration , the hinged and folding design forming a stable table and also allowing the tray to be displayed in a vertical aspect when not in use as a flat table.

fig 2. A 19th-century black lacquered papier-mache tray table featuring gilded Chinoiserie landscape decoration and scalloped edges.
fig 2. C19th Chinoiserie Design Lacquered Papier-mâché Tray Table .

In excellent original condition with one historic sympathetically repaired chip to the edge of the tray .

Highly decorative and practical low table to add an exotic oriental accent to an interior scheme.

H

W

D

England c.1850

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Lacquered Papier Mache Tray to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09052723
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Fine crazing across the black lacquer: natural ageing of the japanned finish.
Gilding rubbed along the raised serpentine rim: honest handling wear.
Moulded papier-mâché tray body: typical mid-19th-century manufacture.
Hand-painted chinoiserie figures and landscape: decorative work of the mid-Victorian period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1150389
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 256
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A 19th-century black lacquered papier-mache tray table featuring gilded Chinoiserie landscape decoration and scalloped edges.
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Archive I A 19th-century black lacquered papier-mache tray table featuring gilded Chinoiserie landscape decoration and scalloped edges.

C19th Chinoiserie Design Lacquered Papier-mâché Tray Table .

Archive II A 19th-century black lacquered papier-mache tray table featuring gilded Chinoiserie landscape decoration and scalloped edges. View II
Archive III A 19th-century black lacquered papier-mache tray table featuring gilded Chinoiserie landscape decoration and scalloped edges. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century black lacquered papier-mache tray table featuring gilded Chinoiserie landscape decoration and scalloped edges. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century black lacquered papier-mache tray table featuring gilded Chinoiserie landscape decoration and scalloped edges. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century black lacquered papier-mache tray table featuring gilded Chinoiserie landscape decoration and scalloped edges. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century black lacquered papier-mache tray table featuring gilded Chinoiserie landscape decoration and scalloped edges. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century black lacquered papier-mache tray table featuring gilded Chinoiserie landscape decoration and scalloped edges. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century black lacquered papier-mache tray table featuring gilded Chinoiserie landscape decoration and scalloped edges. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century black lacquered papier-mache tray table featuring gilded Chinoiserie landscape decoration and scalloped edges. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century black lacquered papier-mache tray table featuring gilded Chinoiserie landscape decoration and scalloped edges. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century black lacquered papier-mache tray table featuring gilded Chinoiserie landscape decoration and scalloped edges. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century black lacquered papier-mache tray table featuring gilded Chinoiserie landscape decoration and scalloped edges. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century black lacquered papier-mache tray table featuring gilded Chinoiserie landscape decoration and scalloped edges. View XIV
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 370
Items Sold 1,601
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Verified Since Feb 2013
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A 19th-century black lacquered papier-mache tray table featuring gilded Chinoiserie landscape decoration and scalloped edges.
C19th Chinoiserie design lacquered papier-mâché tray table .
Ref: SA1150389
A 19th-century black lacquered papier-mache tray table featuring gilded Chinoiserie landscape decoration and scalloped edges.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSide Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Chinoiserie
  • MaterialPapier-mache, Lacquer, Gilt
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsScalloped rim, Gilded Chinoiserie landscape, Pine tree motif
  • SizeH 52 cm (20 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This 19th-century Victorian Chinoiserie side table combines a black lacquered papier-mâché tray with a later early 20th-century bespoke folding base. The tray top has a cartouche shape with a scalloped rim and dished surface, decorated with a traditional oriental-style gilded landscape showing figures, pagodas, pine trees, and ducks in black and gold tones. The conforming ebonised base includes gilt-line decoration and a hinged mechanism that allows the tray to be laid flat or displayed vertically when not in use. It stands 52 cm high, 75 cm wide, and 50 cm deep. This low table functions practically at the end of a sofa or in a living space to introduce an oriental accent to an English country house interior scheme.

FAQs

Chinoiserie papier-mache furniture gained popularity across Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries, combining European functional forms with East Asian decorative motifs. Craftspeople utilised compressed paper pulp treated with lacquer and gilding to produce decorative household objects such as trays, tables, and screens.

Victorian papier-mache items were constructed by layering glue-saturated paper sheets into shaped moulds, which were then baked, hardened, and saturated with linseed oil. The surface was coated in black asphaltum lacquer, polished smooth, and hand-decorated with gilt paint, japanning, or mother-of-pearl inlays.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature fine surface craquelure within the lacquer and soft wear to the gilded decoration. Original papier-mache has a dense, sturdy feel rather than a lightweight paper texture, with subtle hand-painted brushwork evident under close inspection.

A Chinoiserie tray table serves as an accent piece positioned next to armchairs or within a reading nook. The dark lacquered surface and gold detailing contrast well against contemporary light upholstery and modern architectural backdrops.

Dust the surface frequently using a clean, soft dry cloth to prevent scratching. Keep the item away from direct moisture, liquid solvents, and prolonged direct sunlight to protect the original lacquer and prevent heat-induced distortion.
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