Early C19th Regency Period Papier-mâché Lacquered Oval Tray by Clay.

Early C19th Regency period papier-mâché lacquered oval tray by Clay .

Superbly decorated fantastical Chinoiserie oval tray fitted with original distinctive pattern gilt-bronze carrying handles. The black lacquer ground decorated with gilded landscape and pagoda scenes .

The reverse stamped with the crowned mark for Clay of Birmingham and London “CLAY PATENT” .

*The renowned firm of Henry Clay established in Birmingham , patented a process for treating laminated sheets of paper with linseed oil to produce waterproof panels in 1772 . Clay produced items ranging from caddies , knife boxes and trays to small pieces of furniture . The company moved to London and established workshops in King Street, Covent Garden , enjoying patronage from a rich clientele which included the Royal family and in particular The Prince of Wales .

In excellent original condition, with only one minor historic crack to the lower rim raised edge . The surface with only minor ‘crackulature ‘ or crazing , commensurate with age . The gilding in excellent condition.

H 19”

W 26”

D 2”

England c.1810

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