Pair Of Papier Mache Pole-screens Of Welsh Interest, Featuring Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Scenes.
Price
£5,300 | $6,433 USD | €6,110 EUR
Item Number:SA667902 Date of manufacture:19th Century Current Status: For sale Seller:WelshAntiques
This antique has been viewed 31 times in the past month with the most views from Germany.
Description
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. Items purchased can be stored and collected by mutual agreement, although we are always happy to help with delivery arrangements (just email us at with your postcode or country & zip code to obtain a competitive quote). Please click on the 'About Us' button on the top left hand side of the screen for more information, including Terms and Conditions of sale.
Declaration
This item is antique. The date of manufacture has been declared as 19th Century.
Dimensions
Height = 137 cm (53.9")
Width = 40.5 cm (15.9")
Depth = 37.5 cm (14.8")
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