Furniture, Clocks, Pocket Watches & Tribal Art - 3rd April 2012

Lot 583A

Nelson Interest. A late Regency papier mâché oval tray

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1700

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Description

Nelson Interest. A late Regency papier mâché oval tray, japanned in black and gilt, the centre painted a portrait of Admiral Lord Nelson, with an eagle above and a coronet below, flanked by ribbon tied maritime trophies, the gallery pierced two handgrips and decorated with a band of oak leaves and acorns interspersed with panels of canon and flags, 30in (76.3cm) w, 23in (58.4cm) d.