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Large 19th Century Oval Papier Mache Tray
Carse Antiques
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Carse Antiques

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Large 19th Century Oval Papier Mache Tray

19th century
For Sale by Carse Antiques
Description

Good large size mid 19th century oval papier mache tray. Nicely decorated which is all original and hasn't been touched up. Shaped edge for ease of carrying. No damage apart from normal wear and tear aroundn the edge.

SIZE; 32" by 25"

CIRCA; 1840 - 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
81.5cm (32.09")
Depth
63.5cm (25.00")
Declaration

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

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SA1180400
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11599
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Description
Good large size mid 19th century oval papier mache tray. Nicely decorated which is all original and hasn't been touched up. Shaped edge for ease of carrying. No damage apart from normal wear and tear aroundn the edge.

SIZE; 32" by 25"

CIRCA; 1840 - 1860

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
81.5cm (32.09")
Depth
63.5cm (25.00")
Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1180400
Dealers Internal Ref
11599
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011
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A large 19th-century oval papier-mache tray featuring a black lacquered surface, central hand-painted floral motifs with mother-of-pearl inlay, and a gilded scrollwork border.
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Archive I A large 19th-century oval papier-mache tray featuring a black lacquered surface, central hand-painted floral motifs with mother-of-pearl inlay, and a gilded scrollwork border.

Large 19th Century Oval Papier Mache Tray

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Telephone 01821 670 770 or 07734 345 652
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Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
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A large 19th-century oval papier-mache tray featuring a black lacquered surface, central hand-painted floral motifs with mother-of-pearl inlay, and a gilded scrollwork border.
Large 19th Century Oval Papier Mache Tray
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A large 19th-century oval papier-mache tray featuring a black lacquered surface, central hand-painted floral motifs with mother-of-pearl inlay, and a gilded scrollwork border.
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Papier-mache decorative arts reached peak popularity in Great Britain during the 19th century, particularly throughout the Victorian era. Industrial centres in Birmingham and Wolverhampton refined manufacturing techniques to produce durable household goods adorned with lacquer, japanning, gilding, and mother-of-pearl.

High-quality Victorian pieces were constructed by pasting successive sheets of paper over shaped moulds, which were baked, soaked in linseed oil, and smoothed. The resulting material was dense and resilient, allowing artisans to apply layers of black lacquer, hand-painted floral motifs, and delicate gilding.

Authentic 19th-century examples display notable weight, structural density, and hand-finished craftsmanship in their painted or inlaid decoration. Indicators include natural surface craquelure, age-appropriate wear to gilded borders, and hand-cut mother-of-pearl pieces embedded flush within the lacquer layer.

Large oval trays can be displayed upright on a sideboard using a plate stand, mounted directly onto a wall as artwork, or set flat on a coffee table or ottoman as a decorative base for books and objects.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding water and chemical solvents that can compromise varnish or loosen inlay. Keep the tray away from direct sunlight, damp environments, and heat sources to prevent warping or lacquer bloom.
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