Lot 56
  • 56

A Regency parcel-gilt black-japanned pâpier-mâché deep tray by Henry Clay circa 1820

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description

  • papier mache
  • length of tray 14 1/4 in.; diameter of coasters 5 1/4 in.
  • 36.2 cm; 13.3 cm
the tray stamped CLAY to the underside.  Together with a pair of Regency pâpier-mâché wine coasters.  3 pieces.

Provenance

Apter Fredericks, London, 2003

Condition

Overall very good condition, minor wear to extremities, gilding in good condition.
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