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A Papiere Mache Crumb Tray (Corbeille) Inlaid with Chinese Scenes C.1860
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A Papiere Mache Crumb Tray (Corbeille) Inlaid with Chinese Scenes C.1860

19th century
For Sale by Mark J West
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A papiere mache crumb tray (corbeille) inlaid with mother of pearl & abalone shell, Chinese scenes France c.1860

also see markwest-glass.com

Physical Dimensions
Width
28.75cm (11.32")
Depth
26.9cm (10.59")
Declaration

Mark J West has dated this Papier Mache Crumb Tray to the 1860s.

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SA1241026
Dealers Internal Reference
1712
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Description
A papiere mache crumb tray (corbeille) inlaid with mother of pearl & abalone shell, Chinese scenes France c.1860

also see markwest-glass.com

Width
28.75cm (11.32")
Depth
26.9cm (10.59")
Date of Manufacture

Mark J West has dated this Papier Mache Crumb Tray to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241026
Dealers Internal Ref
1712
Mark J West
Mark J West
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2016

Mark west is a specialist dealer in antique glass.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Mark J West Profile Page

Trade Associations

Mark J West is a registered member of BADA 

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A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache tray with a scalloped edge, detailed with mother-of-pearl inlay and gilded Chinoiserie figures.
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Archive I A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache tray with a scalloped edge, detailed with mother-of-pearl inlay and gilded Chinoiserie figures.

A Papiere Mache Crumb Tray (Corbeille) Inlaid with Chinese Scenes C.1860

Archive II A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache tray with a scalloped edge, detailed with mother-of-pearl inlay and gilded Chinoiserie figures. View II
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Mark J West

Mark J West
Telephone 07956 117 693
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United Kingdom
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A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache tray with a scalloped edge, detailed with mother-of-pearl inlay and gilded Chinoiserie figures.
A papiere mache crumb tray (corbeille) inlaid with Chinese scenes c.1860
Ref: SA1241026
A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache tray with a scalloped edge, detailed with mother-of-pearl inlay and gilded Chinoiserie figures.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrays
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Chinoiserie
  • MaterialPapier-mache, Lacquer, Mother-of-pearl, Gold Leaf
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsMother-of-pearl inlay, Scalloped border, Chinoiserie figures, Gilded scrollwork
  • SizeW 28.75 cm (11 in) x D 26.9 cm (11 in)

This Victorian papier-mâché crumb tray originates from around 1860. The corbeille has a glossy black lacquer finish, a distinct scalloped border, and an integrated upright handle at the top edge. It is richly decorated with polychrome mother-of-pearl and abalone shell inlay, alongside fine gilded scrollwork and linear mouldings. The central scene depicts two traditional Chinese figures amidst garden structures and foliage, framed by repetitive oval patterned cartouches around the scalloped rim. Tiny iridescent chips of shell catch the light in various green and pink tones across the scalloped sections. The object measures 28.75 cm wide by 26.9 cm deep. It works well on a sideboard top or display shelf in a traditional living space.

FAQs

Papier-mache table items gained widespread popularity during the nineteenth century, particularly in Britain. Production centres developed techniques using heat-pressed paper sheets impregnated with linseed oil, creating durable, lightweight vessels decorated with japanning, gilding, and mother-of-pearl ornamentation.

These items were manufactured using compressed paper pulp or laminated paper sheets shaped under heat. Surfaces were treated with dark asphaltum varnish or japanned lacquer, decorated with hand-applied gilding, and inlaid with thin slices of nacre or mother-of-pearl shell.

Authentic period pieces display characteristic signs of age, including fine surface crazing, slight wear to gold leaf gilding, and hand-cut irregular mother-of-pearl pieces. Original nineteenth-century items also possess a distinct weight and smooth, cold tactile feel due to the dense japanning process.

Trays of this style can be displayed upright on a plate stand upon a sideboard, mantelpiece, or bookshelf to showcase the central artwork. They also function effectively as decorative catch-all vessels on occasional tables or entry console surfaces.

Dust gently with a clean, dry, soft microfiber cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners, water, or chemical polishes which can cloud or dissolve historic varnish. Keep the object away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity to prevent warping and cracking of the lacquer.
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