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Pair Of Mid C19th Lacquered Papier-mâché Bedroom Chairs In The Manner Of Jennens And Bettridge.

£700    $898    €848
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
 
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 .
 
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Antique #SA770010, shown on this page, originates from 1850. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
1850
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