Large early Victorian papier mache tray, with floral design on green ground, by Jennens and Bettridge, England, with makers mark to back, 68 cm x 51.5 cm, Purchased Delomosne, Kensington High St. 1977. Jennens and Bettridge (1815-1864) were highly regarded for producing quality papier mache 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.