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
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 .
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.
Internal Ref: ML 225

Dimensions

Height = 5 cm (2")
Width = 73 cm (29")
Depth = 55 cm (22")