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Large Mid C19th ‘Kidney’-shaped Papier-mâché Tray with Gilded Border .
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €1,141     $1,238
£975
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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    M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA
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Large Mid C19th ‘Kidney’-shaped Papier-mâché Tray with Gilded Border .

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Large mid C19th ‘kidney’-shaped papier-mâché tray with gilded border .

Smart black lacquered papier-mâché tray having ‘Greek-key’ and guilloche or linked-chain style gilded decoration to the border with a rolled edge.

In excellent condition with no cracks , crazing , damage or repairs, and with minimal wear to the gilding .

The verso with an impressed ‘kite’ registration mark and the word “PREMIER” also bears the remains of a paper trade or retail label for a Birmingham firm .

*In the C19th Birmingham was a renowned manufacturing centre for patented papier-mâché goods such as this tray .

H 2”

W 29”

D 22”

England c.1850

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Victorian Papier Mache Tray to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 07294897
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-185 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Diamond registration mark on the reverse: official British design registration used under Queen Victoria.
Gilt Greek key and linked-chain border: neoclassical decoration popular in Victorian homes.
Gold leaf worn through along the raised edges: decades of regular handling.
Maker mark Premier impressed on the back: applied during factory production.
Fine hairline scuffs across the dark lacquer: normal marks from domestic use.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA899271
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 225
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Large mid C19th ‘kidney’-shaped papier-mâché tray with gilded border .
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Smart black lacquered papier-mâché tray having ‘Greek-key’ and guilloche or linked-chain style gilded decoration to the border with a rolled edge.
M Lees and Sons
fig 1. A large black kidney-shaped papier-mache tray featuring an ornate gilded Greek key pattern around its raised outer rim.
fig 1. Large Mid C19th ‘Kidney’-shaped Papier-mâché Tray with Gilded Border .

In excellent condition with no cracks , crazing , damage or repairs, and with minimal wear to the gilding .

The verso with an impressed ‘kite’ registration mark and the word “PREMIER” also bears the remains of a paper trade or retail label for a Birmingham firm .

In the C19th Birmingham was a renowned manufacturing centre for patented papier-mâché goods such as this tray .

H 2”

W 29”

D 22”

England c.1850

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Victorian Papier Mache Tray to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 07294897
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-185 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Diamond registration mark on the reverse: official British design registration used under Queen Victoria.
Gilt Greek key and linked-chain border: neoclassical decoration popular in Victorian homes.
Gold leaf worn through along the raised edges: decades of regular handling.
Maker mark Premier impressed on the back: applied during factory production.
Fine hairline scuffs across the dark lacquer: normal marks from domestic use.

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.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA899271
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 225
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A large black kidney-shaped papier-mache tray featuring an ornate gilded Greek key pattern around its raised outer rim.

Large Mid C19th ‘Kidney’-shaped Papier-mâché Tray with Gilded Border .

Archive II A large black kidney-shaped papier-mache tray featuring an ornate gilded Greek key pattern around its raised outer rim. View II
Archive III A large black kidney-shaped papier-mache tray featuring an ornate gilded Greek key pattern around its raised outer rim. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A large black kidney-shaped papier-mache tray featuring an ornate gilded Greek key pattern around its raised outer rim.
Archive V A large black kidney-shaped papier-mache tray featuring an ornate gilded Greek key pattern around its raised outer rim. View V
Archive VI A large black kidney-shaped papier-mache tray featuring an ornate gilded Greek key pattern around its raised outer rim. View VI
Archive VII A large black kidney-shaped papier-mache tray featuring an ornate gilded Greek key pattern around its raised outer rim. View VII
Archive VIII A large black kidney-shaped papier-mache tray featuring an ornate gilded Greek key pattern around its raised outer rim. View VIII
Archive IX A large black kidney-shaped papier-mache tray featuring an ornate gilded Greek key pattern around its raised outer rim. View IX
Archive X A large black kidney-shaped papier-mache tray featuring an ornate gilded Greek key pattern around its raised outer rim. View X
Archive XI A large black kidney-shaped papier-mache tray featuring an ornate gilded Greek key pattern around its raised outer rim. View XI
Archive XII A large black kidney-shaped papier-mache tray featuring an ornate gilded Greek key pattern around its raised outer rim. View XII
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 369
Items Sold 1,600
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Verified Since Feb 2013
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Location: Tower House, 1 Castle Place, Severn St, Worcester, WR1 2NB, United Kingdom
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A large black kidney-shaped papier-mache tray featuring an ornate gilded Greek key pattern around its raised outer rim.
Large mid C19th ‘kidney’-shaped papier-mâché tray with gilded border .
Ref: SA899271
A large black kidney-shaped papier-mache tray featuring an ornate gilded Greek key pattern around its raised outer rim.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectServing Trays
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPapier-mache, Lacquer, Gold Leaf
  • ColourBlack, Gold
  • MotifsKidney shape, Greek key border, Gilded rim
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 73 cm (29 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This large mid-19th-century Victorian serving tray takes a distinctive kidney shape and is fashioned from black lacquered papier-mâché. The surface displays a smooth black finish, while the raised outer rim exhibits a rolled edge and detailed gilded decoration in a Greek-key pattern, complemented by linked-chain and guilloche motifs. The gilding shows minimal wear, and the piece has no cracks, crazing, damage, or repairs. An impressed kite registration mark and the word premier appear on the verso alongside the remains of a paper trade or retail label for a Birmingham firm. Measuring 5 cm high, 73 cm wide, and 55 cm deep, this tray functions well in a modern interior when displayed flat on top of a sideboard in a dining room, living space, or hallway as a decorative accent or serving accessory.

FAQs

During the mid-19th century, papier-mache became a popular medium in Britain for creating lightweight yet durable decorative household objects, including trays, tables, and inkstands.

They were made by pressing layered paper sheets or pulp into moulds, heat-drying them, and applying multiple layers of black varnish before hand-decorating with gold leaf or paint.

Authentic 19th-century pieces often exhibit fine craquelure in the lacquer, natural surface wear to the gilded borders, and a substantial, dense weight compared to modern imitations.

Display the tray flat on a sideboard or ottoman to anchor smaller decorative objects, or mount it vertically on a wall plate stand as decorative artwork.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid using water or chemical cleaners, which can damage the delicate lacquered coating and gold leaf detailing.
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