Antique Papier-Mâché Tray bird featuring a delicate oval silhouette

featuring a delicate oval silhouette edged with scalloped scrollwork and floral rosettes in clear textured glass

in excellent vintage condition without chips or cracks

it’s a small luxury with timeless appeal

and classic typography create the kind of character that cannot be replicated by modern decorative books

Antique Papier-Mâché Tray bird featuring a delicate oval silhouetteThis charming scalloped papier mch tray, measuring 10 x 13. 5 x 2 high, features a hand painted black lacquered surface adorned with delicate gold stars in an allover patterna whimsical nod to 19th century decorative arts. Likely English in origin and dating to the mid to late 1800s, the tray reflects the Victorian eras fascination with celestial motifs and intricate, handcrafted design. The undulating lobed edge and subtle gilt detailing around the