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English Black Lacquered & Parcel Gilt Tray on Stand

Description
Antique English black lacquered and parcel gilt papier mache oval tilt-top tray on later stand. It is exuberantly decorated with gilded fleurs-de-lis and interconnecting scrolls, the outer edge with a narrow band of red, then a geometric gilded border, then an inner border of gilded diamonds on a red ground. It is signed on the back: 58 Bakin St., London.

The stand is conveniently and cleverly designed so that the tray can tilt up and be put away. The diamond within a square swivels out to support the tray, the legs and feet are outlined with gilding.

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Papier Mache, Lacquered, Gilded
Condition:	Good. Some of the gilding has worn. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1870
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Victorian
Dealer Reference #:	7910
Incollect Reference #:	409463