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Magnificent English Papier Mache Jewellery Cabinet / Box C.1860 - Dogs
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Magnificent English Papier Mache Jewellery Cabinet / Box C.1860 - Dogs

19th century
For Sale by Puckerings
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A stunning and very fine Papier Mache jewellery cabinet dating to c.1860, mid-Victorian in era.

The box is inlaid all over with tiny tiles of Mother of Pearl including the interior on the front of the drawers. The front has two raised panels depicting the dog Judge. The raised panel to the lid and two side panels are hand painted with Spaniels. The box has hand-painted highlights and is smothered in bright gilding.

There are two keys included, one for the lidded compartment and one to the front of the cabinet, locking the doors. The top and drawers have been re-finished with a cream faux suede and a navy blue velvet; the top drawer with a purple velvet including a ring bank that will accommodate around eight rings and a central compartment for a pocket watch, a perfect place for that special bracelet.

A magnificent box in excellent condition. The footprint measures 12" x 9 1/2" and standing 12 1/2" tall.

Item ID: 40621

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Physical Dimensions
Height
31.8cm (12.52")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
24.1cm (9.49")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Victorian Papier Mache Box to the 1860s.

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SA577430
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40621
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Description
A stunning and very fine Papier Mache jewellery cabinet dating to c.1860, mid-Victorian in era.
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The box is inlaid all over with tiny tiles of Mother of Pearl including the interior on the front of the drawers.
Puckerings

The front has two raised panels depicting the dog Judge. The raised panel to the lid and two side panels are hand painted with Spaniels. The box has hand-painted highlights and is smothered in bright gilding.

fig 1. A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache jewellery cabinet decorated with painted dog portraits, mother-of-pearl inlay, and gilded geometric borders.
fig 1. Magnificent English Papier Mache Jewellery Cabinet / Box C.1860 - Dogs

There are two keys included, one for the lidded compartment and one to the front of the cabinet, locking the doors. The top and drawers have been re-finished with a cream faux suede and a navy blue velvet; the top drawer with a purple velvet including a ring bank that will accommodate around eight rings and a central compartment for a pocket watch, a perfect place for that special bracelet.

A magnificent box in excellent condition. The footprint measures 12" x 9 1/2" and standing 12 1/2" tall.

Item ID: 40621

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Height
31.8cm (12.52")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
24.1cm (9.49")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Victorian Papier Mache Box to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA577430
Dealers Internal Ref
40621
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Archive I A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache jewellery cabinet decorated with painted dog portraits, mother-of-pearl inlay, and gilded geometric borders.

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Archive II A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache jewellery cabinet decorated with painted dog portraits, mother-of-pearl inlay, and gilded geometric borders. View II
Archive III A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache jewellery cabinet decorated with painted dog portraits, mother-of-pearl inlay, and gilded geometric borders. View III
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Archive X A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache jewellery cabinet decorated with painted dog portraits, mother-of-pearl inlay, and gilded geometric borders. View X
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A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache jewellery cabinet decorated with painted dog portraits, mother-of-pearl inlay, and gilded geometric borders.
Magnificent English Papier Mache Jewellery Cabinet / Box c.1860 - Dogs
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A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache jewellery cabinet decorated with painted dog portraits, mother-of-pearl inlay, and gilded geometric borders.
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Victorian papier-mache decorative objects were crafted using compressed paper pulp or laminated paper sheets treated with oil and varnish before baking. This created a dense, durable material that was coated in black japanning lacquer and decorated with hand-painted scenes, gilding, or mother-of-pearl inlay during the mid-19th century.

Craftsmen combined molded papier-mache panels with internal wood framing to provide structural support for drawers and hinges. The exterior surface received multiple coats of black asphaltum varnish, polished smooth before adding mother-of-pearl shell fragments, hand-painted vignettes, and gilded scrollwork.

Authentic period pieces display fine craquelure across the dark lacquered ground, genuine iridescent mother-of-pearl set flush into the surface, significant weight relative to size, and historical wear on base edges or keyholes consistent with mid-Victorian age.

Position the cabinet on a neutral sideboard, dressing table, or bookshelf where its dark surface and detailed ornamentation can create visual contrast. Grouping it with brass candlesticks or contemporary glassware highlights the historical craftsmanship without cluttering the room.

Keep the object away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and heat sources that can warp compressed paper or degrade lacquer. Wipe surfaces gently using a clean, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding water, chemical solvents, or abrasive polishing compounds.
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