Mother of Pearl Papier Mache Jewellery Case

19th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is a quite exceptional mid Victorian period Papier Mache jewellery box in superb condition dating from around 1860. The lid is beautifully inlaid in a mosaic design with tiny mother of pearl pieces surrounding a stunning central bunch of roses. The casket has a wonderful curved intricate shape and is hand painted and gilded throughout the piece. The box measures 30 cms by 30 cms by 6 cms high.

UK insured delivery is £15

Physical Dimensions

Height

30cm (11.81")

Width

30cm (11.81")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA668725

Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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We offer a full money back guarantee if you are not happy for whatever reason within a seven day period as long as the buyer pays for transportation costs.

Description

This is a quite exceptional mid Victorian period Papier Mache jewellery box in superb condition dating from around 1860.

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The lid is beautifully inlaid in a mosaic design with tiny mother of pearl pieces surrounding a stunning central bunch of roses.

Rams Head Antiques

The casket has a wonderful curved intricate shape and is hand painted and gilded throughout the piece. The box measures 30 cms by 30 cms by 6 cms high.

UK insured delivery is £15

Physical Dimensions

Height

30cm (11.81")

Width

30cm (11.81")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref