Pair of 19thC Chinoiserie Tables, Hongmu Bases and Iron Paw Feet, Anglo Chinese.An exquisite and rare pair of 19th century, Anglo Chinese or Chinese export for the U.K. market, black lacquer chinoiserie, hand painted papier mache shaped rectangular tops, supported by shaped hongmu, Chinese hardwood, table bases, terminating at cast iron paw feet.The papier mache chinoiserie tops are former pole-screens from the early 19th century and later adapted to tables.A wonderful pair of antique tables, comprising superb beauty and an exotic variety of materials, a charming combination of skilled craftsmanship and considerable decorative appeal.The chinoiserie tops feature the traditional themes, subjects and motifs, expertly hand-applied on papier mache with wonderfully carved hongmu hardwood bases with 3 matching cast iron, paw feet.The tables are mostly excellent condition, the tops show evidence of more wear than the bases and the photos present an accurate representation...