Tray
A. Conway
Category
Papier-mâché
Date
1860 - 1900
Materials
Papier-mâché
Measurements
30 mm (H)620 mm (Length)480 mm (W)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Speke Hall, Merseyside
NT 1197285
Summary
Black lacquered oval papier mache tray, shallow sides with everted rim. Centre field hand painted with still-life of various flowers including roses, pansies and chrysanthemums in a gadrooned vase on a ledge. Wide gilt scroll outer border.
Marks and inscriptions
R H and J PEARSON / NOTTING HILL (in red enamel) 51 / D3131 (hand painted in gilt to underside.)
Makers and roles
A. Conway, artist R. H. and J. Pearson, retailer