Lot 47 , A Henry Clay papier mache tray, 5.5in. and 4.75in.

A Henry Clay papier mache tray, with brass handles and flower and butterfly decoration, 24in., together with a set of six matching dishes, 5.5in. and 4.75in.
Estimate £350-450

The tray is in very good condition with nice bright gilding, around the edge we can only see two or three very very minor chips, the handles are good, they havent been broken off, underneath there is a very small chip around the foot, the impress is very clear overall the tray is very good.

The six dishes are in two sizes, there are four small and two larger and within that are basically three pairs, these are also impressed and they are in good bright condition.


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Sold for £600