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Regency Japanned Papier-mâché Tray
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for sale €2,808     $3,048
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Regency Japanned Papier-mâché Tray

18th century
For Sale by Repton Co
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A Georgian Japanned Papier-mâché Tray hand painted with a Naval battle scene. Depicting a British man of war engaging unknown enemy ships, likely French. This dates to somewhere between 1790-1810 And was probably made by Henry Clay. Dimensions: H 55.5cm / W 76cm / D 6cm

Date of Manufacture

Repton Co has dated this Regency Papier Mache Tray to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09509410
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-225 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Union flag with the red saltire of St Patrick: fixes the date after 1800.
Fine web of craquelure across the painted surface: long natural drying of oil varnish.
Hand-painted gilt foliate border worn thin on the rim: honest handling wear.

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
55.5cm (21.85")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1215630
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000609
Description
A Georgian Japanned Papier-mâché Tray hand painted with a Naval battle scene. Depicting a British man of war engaging unknown enemy ships, likely French. This dates to somewhere between 1790-1810 And was probably made by Henry Clay. Dimensions: H 55.5cm / W 76cm / D 6cm
Date of Manufacture

Repton Co has dated this Regency Papier Mache Tray to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09509410
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-225 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Union flag with the red saltire of St Patrick: fixes the date after 1800.
Fine web of craquelure across the painted surface: long natural drying of oil varnish.
Hand-painted gilt foliate border worn thin on the rim: honest handling wear.

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
55.5cm (21.85")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215630
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000609
Repton Co
Repton Co
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022
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An antique rectangular Regency papier-mache tray featuring rounded edges, a gilded foliate border, and a central hand-painted naval battle scene.
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Archive I An antique rectangular Regency papier-mache tray featuring rounded edges, a gilded foliate border, and a central hand-painted naval battle scene.

Regency Japanned Papier-mâché Tray

Archive II An antique rectangular Regency papier-mache tray featuring rounded edges, a gilded foliate border, and a central hand-painted naval battle scene. View II
Archive III An antique rectangular Regency papier-mache tray featuring rounded edges, a gilded foliate border, and a central hand-painted naval battle scene. View III
Archive IV An antique rectangular Regency papier-mache tray featuring rounded edges, a gilded foliate border, and a central hand-painted naval battle scene. View IV
Archive V An antique rectangular Regency papier-mache tray featuring rounded edges, a gilded foliate border, and a central hand-painted naval battle scene. View V
Archive VI An antique rectangular Regency papier-mache tray featuring rounded edges, a gilded foliate border, and a central hand-painted naval battle scene. View VI
Archive VII An antique rectangular Regency papier-mache tray featuring rounded edges, a gilded foliate border, and a central hand-painted naval battle scene. View VII
Archive VIII An antique rectangular Regency papier-mache tray featuring rounded edges, a gilded foliate border, and a central hand-painted naval battle scene. View VIII
Archive IX An antique rectangular Regency papier-mache tray featuring rounded edges, a gilded foliate border, and a central hand-painted naval battle scene. View IX
Archive X An antique rectangular Regency papier-mache tray featuring rounded edges, a gilded foliate border, and a central hand-painted naval battle scene. View X
Archive XI An antique rectangular Regency papier-mache tray featuring rounded edges, a gilded foliate border, and a central hand-painted naval battle scene. View XI
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Repton Co

Repton Co
Telephone 07493 120423
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/reptonco
Verified Since Feb 2022
Items For Sale 33
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An antique rectangular Regency papier-mache tray featuring rounded edges, a gilded foliate border, and a central hand-painted naval battle scene.
Regency Japanned Papier-mâché Tray
Ref: SA1215630
An antique rectangular Regency papier-mache tray featuring rounded edges, a gilded foliate border, and a central hand-painted naval battle scene.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Trays
  • Period18th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialPapier-mache, Lacquer, Paint, Gold Leaf
  • ColourBlack and Green
  • MotifsNaval battle scene, Gilt foliate border, Rounded corners, Japanned border
  • SizeH 55.5 cm (22 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This Georgian decorative tray is made from papier-mâché with a japanned finish in black and green, decorated with gold leaf. The rectangular shape features rounded corners and a wide black border embellished with a gilt foliate pattern. The central hand-painted scene depicts a naval battle with a British man of war engaging enemy vessels amidst smoke over a dark sea, accompanied by hardware consisting of a vertical suspension chain attached to the top rim. Visible wear appears across the painted surface through craquelure, surface scuffs, and fading to the pigments. The dimensions measure 55.5 cm high, 76 cm wide, and 6 cm deep. Placement in a contemporary interior works well mounted on a wall as a focal artwork or displayed flat as a decorative surface above a sideboard in a dining room or living space. The piece serves as a traditional display item to bring historic character into period and eclectic rooms.

FAQs

Originating in the early 19th century, japanned papier-mache trays were crafted by layering paper pulp and varnish to create durable decorative wares. They were frequently decorated with hand-painted scenes, imitation East Asian lacquerwork, and detailed gilding.

Moulded sheets of laminated paper or mashed paper pulp were saturated with adhesive, heat-cured, and soaked in linseed oil for strength. Afterwards, successive layers of dark asphaltum or varnish were applied, baked, and polished prior to receiving painted or gilded ornamentation.

Authentic Regency pieces exhibit light to moderate craquelure on lacquered surfaces, minor edge wear, and hand-painted detailing rather than modern transfer prints. Additionally, genuine papier-mache feels dense and substantial compared to modern reproduction materials.

These trays can be displayed vertically on a plate stand on a sideboard, mounted on a wall using discreet plate hangers, or rested flat on a coffee table to hold decorative objects.

Keep the tray out of direct sunlight and high humidity environments to prevent cracking or warping of the lacquered substrate. Clean gently using a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding water, detergents, or abrasive waxes that could strip original gilding.
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