Henry Clay, Birmingham, patented papier mache in 1772. The process layered paper under pressure and molding it to form. Straight-sided coasters, as opposed to the bulbous-sided shapes, have always been considered to be late 18th century and continued in use until about 1810.

English - Circa 1800

Height - 2” (5cm) Diameter - 5.5” (14cm).