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Pair of Mid C19th Lacquered Papier-mâché Bedroom Chairs in the Manner of Jennens and Bettridge.
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Pair of Mid C19th Lacquered Papier-mâché Bedroom Chairs in the Manner of Jennens and Bettridge.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Pair of mid C19th lacquered papier-mâché bedroom chairs in in the manner of Jennens and Bettridge.

The frames of twisted Solomonic column design inlaid and decorated with ‘mother of pearl’ shell inlay and gilded foliate and leaf designs.

The backs inset with oval ‘apple green ‘ painted panels with hand-painted flower arrangement designs. The top cresting rails of shaped and arched form also with painted flower-heads .

Highly decorative pair of bedroom or occasional chairs in excellent original condition.

* The Birmingham firm of Jennens & Bettridge took over the papier-mâché company of Henry Clay in 1816 and flourished in the C19th, opening showrooms and works in London . The company patented techniques employing the use of ‘mother of pearl’ shell inlay adding iridescent decorative properties to their papier-mâché wares , enjoying Royal patronage and international recognition for their production.

H ( back ) 35”

H (seat) 17”

W 16”

D 15”

England c.1850

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Lacquered Papier Mache Chairs to the 1850s.

Independent Date Guide ID 06390070
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-185 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Gilding rubbed through on the finials and raised mouldings: handling wear.
Fine crazing across the green painted flower panels: natural lacquer shrinkage.
Inlaid mother-of-pearl florets and painted cartouches: mid-nineteenth-century English fancy chair work.
Barley-twist turnings with scrolled cresting rails: fashionable Victorian Rococo revival styling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA770010
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 2102
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Pair of mid C19th lacquered papier-mâché bedroom chairs in in the manner of Jennens and Bettridge.
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The frames of twisted Solomonic column design inlaid and decorated with ‘mother of pearl’ shell inlay and gilded foliate and leaf designs.
M Lees and Sons
fig 1. A pair of black lacquered Victorian bedroom chairs featuring oval back panels painted with floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, barley twist legs, and light green upholstered seats.
fig 1. Pair of Mid C19th Lacquered Papier-mâché Bedroom Chairs in the Manner of Jennens and Bettridge.

The backs inset with oval ‘apple green ‘ painted panels with hand-painted flower arrangement designs. The top cresting rails of shaped and arched form also with painted flower-heads .

Highly decorative pair of bedroom or occasional chairs in excellent original condition.

fig 2. A pair of black lacquered Victorian bedroom chairs featuring oval back panels painted with floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, barley twist legs, and light green upholstered seats.
fig 2. Pair of Mid C19th Lacquered Papier-mâché Bedroom Chairs in the Manner of Jennens and Bettridge.

The Birmingham firm of Jennens & Bettridge took over the papier-mâché company of Henry Clay in 1816 and flourished in the C19th, opening showrooms and works in London . The company patented techniques employing the use of ‘mother of pearl’ shell inlay adding iridescent decorative properties to their papier-mâché wares , enjoying Royal patronage and international recognition for their production.

H ( back ) 35”

H (seat) 17”

W 16”

D 15”

England c.1850

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Lacquered Papier Mache Chairs to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 06390070
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-185 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Gilding rubbed through on the finials and raised mouldings: handling wear.
Fine crazing across the green painted flower panels: natural lacquer shrinkage.
Inlaid mother-of-pearl florets and painted cartouches: mid-nineteenth-century English fancy chair work.
Barley-twist turnings with scrolled cresting rails: fashionable Victorian Rococo revival styling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA770010
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 2102
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A pair of black lacquered Victorian bedroom chairs featuring oval back panels painted with floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, barley twist legs, and light green upholstered seats.

Pair of Mid C19th Lacquered Papier-mâché Bedroom Chairs in the Manner of Jennens and Bettridge.

Archive II A pair of black lacquered Victorian bedroom chairs featuring oval back panels painted with floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, barley twist legs, and light green upholstered seats. View II
Archive III A pair of black lacquered Victorian bedroom chairs featuring oval back panels painted with floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, barley twist legs, and light green upholstered seats. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A pair of black lacquered Victorian bedroom chairs featuring oval back panels painted with floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, barley twist legs, and light green upholstered seats.
Archive V A pair of black lacquered Victorian bedroom chairs featuring oval back panels painted with floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, barley twist legs, and light green upholstered seats. View V
Archive VI A pair of black lacquered Victorian bedroom chairs featuring oval back panels painted with floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, barley twist legs, and light green upholstered seats. View VI
Archive VII A pair of black lacquered Victorian bedroom chairs featuring oval back panels painted with floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, barley twist legs, and light green upholstered seats. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of black lacquered Victorian bedroom chairs featuring oval back panels painted with floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, barley twist legs, and light green upholstered seats. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of black lacquered Victorian bedroom chairs featuring oval back panels painted with floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, barley twist legs, and light green upholstered seats. View IX
Archive X A pair of black lacquered Victorian bedroom chairs featuring oval back panels painted with floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, barley twist legs, and light green upholstered seats. View X
Archive XI A pair of black lacquered Victorian bedroom chairs featuring oval back panels painted with floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, barley twist legs, and light green upholstered seats. View XI
Archive XII A pair of black lacquered Victorian bedroom chairs featuring oval back panels painted with floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, barley twist legs, and light green upholstered seats. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of black lacquered Victorian bedroom chairs featuring oval back panels painted with floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, barley twist legs, and light green upholstered seats. View XIII
Archive XIV A pair of black lacquered Victorian bedroom chairs featuring oval back panels painted with floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, barley twist legs, and light green upholstered seats. View XIV
Archive XV A pair of black lacquered Victorian bedroom chairs featuring oval back panels painted with floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, barley twist legs, and light green upholstered seats. View XV
Archive XVI A pair of black lacquered Victorian bedroom chairs featuring oval back panels painted with floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, barley twist legs, and light green upholstered seats. View XVI
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 370
Items Sold 1,602
M Lees and Sons
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A pair of black lacquered Victorian bedroom chairs featuring oval back panels painted with floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, barley twist legs, and light green upholstered seats.
Pair of mid C19th lacquered papier-mâché bedroom chairs in the manner of Jennens and Bettridge.
Ref: SA770010
A pair of black lacquered Victorian bedroom chairs featuring oval back panels painted with floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, barley twist legs, and light green upholstered seats.
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  • ObjectBedroom Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPapier-mache, Wood, Mother of Pearl, Textile
  • ColourBlack, Green
  • MotifsBarley twist legs, Mother of pearl inlay, Floral oval cartouche, Parcel-gilding
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

This pair of mid nineteenth-century Victorian bedroom chairs in the manner of Jennens and Bettridge takes the form of lacquered papier-mâché and wood frames with parcel-gilding. Each chair incorporates twisted Solomonic column legs, mother-of-pearl inlay, and a floral oval cartouche inset into the apple green painted back panels. The arched top cresting rails and black frames feature hand-painted flower arrangements and foliate leaf designs, complemented by light green upholstered textile seats with pale botanical motifs. Measuring 87 cm high by 40 cm wide and 37 cm deep, these decorative chairs function effectively as occasional seating in a bedroom or living area. The pieces exhibit an original condition with visible hand-painted details and shell inlay across the structure.

FAQs

Popularised during the mid-19th century in Britain, papier-mache furniture was crafted by pressing layers of paper treated with linseed oil into moulds, then lacquering and decorating the resulting forms. Manufacturers refined these techniques to produce decorative items including side chairs, tables, and trays.

These chairs typically combine moulded papier-mache back panels with wooden structural framework, such as turned or barley-twist legs. The surfaces were finished with multiple layers of black varnish, decorated with hand-painted botanical motifs, parcel-gilding, and iridescent mother-of-pearl inlays.

Authentic pieces exhibit layered construction with dense japanned or lacquered surfaces that show light natural age lines over time. Features include hand-painted floral cartouches, individually inlaid shell fragments, and occasionally maker marks near the seat rails.

A pair of decorative lacquered chairs serves effectively as accent seating in a dressing room, hallway, or bedroom alcove. Their dark ebonised finish and hand-painted details provide visual balance when positioned against modern neutral walls.

Position lacquered furniture away from direct sunlight, radiators, and moisture sources to prevent cracking or warping. Dust gently using a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical solvents, water, or abrasive polishes that could lift delicate gilding.
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