Fabulous Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Papier Mache Writing Box C.1880

Name: Fabulous Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Papier Mache Writing Box C.1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA571799
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Puckerings

Description

An absolutely stunning writing / stationery cabinet made from Papier Mache and smothered with Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell inlay.

The front has a bow-front with a central hand-painted panel featuring a spring scene of flowers and a birds nest with eggs.

There is a working lock with key at the side which once unlocked, allows the front to be opened to reveal a writing slope with the original leather writing surface (wear commensurate with age) surrounded by a gilded Greek key design.

The side has a drawer the width of the cabinet for storing papers etc., which has been professionally re-lined in navy velvet so would also be suitable for jewelry or watches etc.

The box interior is fully fitted to accommodate, stationery, letters, photographs etc. Below is a shaped integral pen tray and to the right of this a period inkwell with gilded lid.

Dating to c.1880, Victorian in era, it remains in superb antique condition. 13" wide x 9 3/4" deep x 12 3/4" tall at the rear of the cabinet.

Item ID: 40570

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Physical Dimensions

Height

32.4cm (12.76")

Width

33cm (12.99")

Depth

24.8cm (9.76")

Declaration

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA571799

Dealers Internal Reference

40570

Dealers Notes

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Description

An absolutely stunning writing / stationery cabinet made from Papier Mache and smothered with Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell inlay.

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The front has a bow-front with a central hand-painted panel featuring a spring scene of flowers and a birds nest with eggs.

Puckerings

fig 1. Fabulous Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Papier Mache Writing box c.1880 — fig 1. Fabulous Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Papier Mache Writing Box C.1880

There is a working lock with key at the side which once unlocked, allows the front to be opened to reveal a writing slope with the original leather writing surface (wear commensurate with age) surrounded by a gilded Greek key design.

fig 2. Fabulous Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Papier Mache Writing box c.1880 — fig 2. Fabulous Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Papier Mache Writing Box C.1880

The side has a drawer the width of the cabinet for storing papers etc., which has been professionally re-lined in navy velvet so would also be suitable for jewelry or watches etc.

The box interior is fully fitted to accommodate, stationery, letters, photographs etc. Below is a shaped integral pen tray and to the right of this a period inkwell with gilded lid.