Regency Lacquered Papier Mache Tray

Regency Lacquered Papier Mache Tray, c. 1820, impressed mask "CLAY/KING ST/ COVENT GARDEN"; together with custom mahogany stand, h. 19 in., w. 30 in., d. 22 in. Provenance: Collection of Brooke and Maria Fox, Metairie, LA. Note: Henry Clay of Birmingham received a patent in 1772 for “new improved paper ware”. In 1785 he opened the King St., Covent Garden, London location seen in the label here. After his death, the firm was taken over by Jennens & Bettridge.
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