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Exceptional Red Ground Papier-Mâché Tray by Henry Clay browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Furnishings:Furniture:English:Georgian: Pre 1800: item # 953675 Please refer to our stock # 9948 when inquiring.
STUDIO ANTIQUES & FINE ART, INC. 524 North Washington Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 703-548-5188 $3850. |
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Exceptional red ground papier-mâché tray by Henry Clay, London, early 19th century, rectangular with rounded corners with all over stencil and gilt butterfly flower and leafage decoration. The underside stamped: “Clay, King St., Covt Garden.”* Now mounted on faux bamboo ebonized stand. Provenance: from the Estate of Joseph Stanley, New Hope, PA. Circa 1800. * Henry Clay was well known for his japanning and papier-mâché business he operated in Birmingham and, afterwards, London from 1772 to1812. In 1772 he received a patent for pasting and hardening paper sheets that made a substance appropriate for furniture. Length: 26.25” |
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