A black and gilt mother-of-pearl inlaid papier mâché stationery box
A black and gilt mother-of-pearl inlaid papier mâché stationery box,
by Richard Clay, first quarter of the 19th century, decorated all-over with chinoiserie scenes, the interior with five red card compartments within an ivory border, the base impressed 'Clay, King St, COVT Garden',
20.5cm wide
13cm high
The London manufactory titled 'Clay, King Street, Covent Garden' flourished c.1801-1822, was established by Henry Clay (d.1812) who styled himself 'Japanner In Ordinary' to King George III and George, Prince of Wales. However, he had established his patent for manufacturing tea trays, waiters, boxes, etc. in 'high varnished paper' or plasterboard in 1772 when working in Birmingham.
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A black and gilt mother-of-pearl inlaid papier mâché stationery box,
by Richard Clay, first quarter of the 19th century, decorated all-over with chinoiserie scenes, the interior with five red card compartments within an ivory border, the base impressed 'Clay, King St, COVT Garden',
20.5cm wide
13cm high
The London manufactory titled 'Clay, King Street, Covent Garden' flourished c.1801-1822, was established by Henry Clay (d.1812) who styled himself 'Japanner In Ordinary' to King George III and George, Prince of Wales. However, he had established his patent for manufacturing tea trays, waiters, boxes, etc. in 'high varnished paper' or plasterboard in 1772 when working in Birmingham.
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