A Fine Quality Early 19th Century Papier Mache Tray Of Good
Proportion Having Delightful Gilded And Painted Decoration Housed
On Later Bamboo Effect Square Leg Stand
This Tray Bears A Makers Stamp To The Underside Of “Jennens &
Bettridge, London”
Jennens and Bettridge aka Aaron Jennens and T.H. Bettridge (fl. 1815-1864) were highly regarded for producing quality papier mâché wares. They acquired the workshops of Henry Clay, Japanner to George III and the Prince of Wales, in 1816. Their original premises were in Birmingham and they started a London branch at 3 West Halkin Street, Belgravia in 1837. Later offices were established in Paris and New York
By appointment only.
