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English Chinoiserie Tray - 19thc
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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English Chinoiserie Tray - 19thc

19th century
Description

A decorative 19th century English papier-mâché and lacquer tray in the Chinoiserie taste, of shaped oval form and richly decorated against a black lacquered ground.

The centre is finely painted with a group of oriental figures amongst scrolling clouds, accompanied by cranes and symbolic motifs, all highlighted in gilt and coloured decoration. The shaped border is profusely ornamented with flowers, foliage, butterflies and insects, creating an attractive and highly detailed composition.

This tray displays the fascination with Eastern design that was so popular during the Victorian period and would make an excellent decorative piece for wall display, a coffee table or console table setting.

Presented in good antique condition with age-related wear, surface marks and rubbing to the lacquer consistent with age and use, adding to its authentic character.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
78cm (30.71")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Chinoiserie Papier Mache Tray to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218925
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C2919
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Description
A decorative 19th century English papier-mâché and lacquer tray in the Chinoiserie taste, of shaped oval form and richly decorated against a black lacquered ground.
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The centre is finely painted with a group of oriental figures amongst scrolling clouds, accompanied by cranes and symbolic motifs, all highlighted in gilt and coloured decoration.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

The shaped border is profusely ornamented with flowers, foliage, butterflies and insects, creating an attractive and highly detailed composition.

fig 1. An oval black lacquered tray featuring gilt Chinoiserie decoration of figures on clouds surrounded by a floral border.
fig 1. English Chinoiserie Tray - 19thc

This tray displays the fascination with Eastern design that was so popular during the Victorian period and would make an excellent decorative piece for wall display, a coffee table or console table setting.

Presented in good antique condition with age-related wear, surface marks and rubbing to the lacquer consistent with age and use, adding to its authentic character.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
78cm (30.71")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Chinoiserie Papier Mache Tray to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218925
Dealers Internal Ref
C2919
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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An oval black lacquered tray featuring gilt Chinoiserie decoration of figures on clouds surrounded by a floral border.
English Chinoiserie Tray - 19thc
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An oval black lacquered tray featuring gilt Chinoiserie decoration of figures on clouds surrounded by a floral border.
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Chinoiserie refers to the European interpretation and imitation of East Asian artistic traditions, particularly Chinese decorative themes. Popular from the 17th to the 19th centuries, it features motifs such as pagodas, dragons, exotic flora, and figures rendered in gilt on dark lacquered backgrounds.

Victorian trays were frequently crafted from papier-mache, pressed iron, or wood. Papier-mache was created by layering paper pulp or sheets with glue, heat-pressing them into shape, and coating them with multiple layers of black varnish or lacquer before hand-decorating with paint and gold leaf.

Authentic 19th-century pieces usually exhibit signs of natural age, such as subtle surface crazing, slight darkening of gilded paint, and wear on the underside base. Genuine period papier-mache trays possess a distinct density, smooth moulded contours without modern press lines, and hand-painted artistry.

A decorative tray can be styled flat on a coffee table or ottoman to anchor smaller items like books and vessels. Alternatively, it can be mounted on a wall using a display hanger or set vertically on a sideboard using a stand to serve as focal wall art.

Clean the surface gently using a dry, soft microfiber cloth to remove dust. Avoid using water, chemical solvents, or household polishes, as moisture can penetrate cracks in the lacquer and damage the underlying papier-mache structure or gilding.
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