Rare pair of elegant adjustable early nineteenth century pole-screens, with elaborately-shaped papier mache shields bearing hand-painted scenes of Haverfordwest Quay and High Street, with mother-of-pearl highlights, raised on slender japanned wooden poles rising from turned bases, terminating in three-cornered papier mache shaped plinths raised on bun feet, and decorated with gilt embellishments.
Attributed to Jennens and Betteridge, Birmingham (the leading manufacturer of this type of ware), circa 1840.
Excellent original condition, including the detailed paintings.
(Old repair to one base, one replaced finial, one loose brass ring).
Height: 54 inches; 137 cms.
Width of shield: 16 inches; 40.5 cms.
Width of plinth: 14.75 inches; 37.5 cms.
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA667902
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 137cm (53.9inches)Width is 40.5cm (15.9inches)Depth is 37.5cm (14.8inches)
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