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Regency Papier-Mâché Tray with Hunting Scene by Henry Clay of Covent Garden

$13,418.08
£9,680
€11,521.22
CA$18,585.37
A$18,633.23
CHF 10,797.82
MX$227,683.44
NOK 125,131.42
SEK 127,780.14
DKK 86,117.87

About the Item

A Regency Period Gilt & Polychrome Papier-Mâché Tray By Henry Clay of Covent Garden The large shaped and lacquered tray depicting a hunting scene, within a border of gilt Taillandier pattern on a black ground. The reverse signed 'Clay / King St / Covt Garden.' English, circa 1810 Dimensions: H: 31 in / 79 cm W: 23.5 in / 59 cm Henry Clay: 'Japanner to his Majesty' The London manufactory titled 'Clay, King Street, Covent Garden' was established by Henry Clay around 1785, styling himself as 'Japanner in Ordinary to his Majesty' King George III and later also George, Prince of Wales. He established his patent for manufacturing tea-trays, waiters etc. in 'high varnished paper' or pasteboard in 1772, when previously working in Birmingham. Clay's clientele was a veritable who's who, including not only the royal family but also Horace Walpole, the Duke of Bedford and the Duke of Northumberland. His work was supplied to Osterley Park, Kedleston Hall & Chatsworth, to name but a few. Comparative Literature: Gilbert, Christopher. Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700-1840. Furniture History Society, Leeds, 1996, p. 142-144, illus. figs. 204-212 showing trays by Clay.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Regency (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 103711stDibs: LU954749922522

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