Early C19th Regency Period Black Lacquered Papier-mâché Rectangular Tray with Gilded Chinoiserie Decoration.

Early C19th Regency period black lacquered papier-mâché rectangular tray with gilded Chinoiserie decoration.

Striking black and gilt papier-mâché tray of good large scale decorated with fantastical Chinoiserie decoration featuring Phoenix or Ho-ho birds , moths , butterflies , ivy-leaf and blossom .

In excellent original with only minor historic chips to edges. The gilding in excellent condition with a bright hue and minimal loss or rubbing. The surface with minor aged crackulature or crazing , commensurate with age and use.

Unsigned or stamped to reverse, but of high-quality manufacture and skilfully decorated , probably by Clay or Jennens & Bettridge the leading producers of this type and style of papier-mâché ware during this period.

H 25.5”

W 30”

D 2”

England c.1820

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