M Lees and Sons has dated this Regency Papier Mache Tray to the Regency era.
This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.
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
M Lees and Sons has dated this Regency Papier Mache Tray to the Regency era.
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.
M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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Early C19th Regency Period Papier-mâché Lacquered Oval Tray by Clay.
