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Victorian Inlaid Papier Mache Jewellery Cabinet
Hobson May Collection
for sale €872     $946
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Hobson May Collection

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Victorian Inlaid Papier Mache Jewellery Cabinet

19th century
Description

Early Victorian inlaid papier-mâché jewellery cabinet.

A superb early Victorian papier-mâché jewellery cabinet, decorated all round with mother of pearl inlay and profuse gilt borders. The hinged door opens to reveal three drawers.

The condition is good, there are couple of misses of inlay and minor historic restoration as can be seen in the photos, these are compatible with age and do not impact on appeal of this beautiful box.

A wonderful example of the Victorian era that transcends time.

c 1850

Height. 8.25”. 21 cm

Width. 5.5”. 14 cm

Depth. 5.5”. 14 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Hobson May Collection has dated this Papier Mache Jewellery Cabinet to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA818075
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D811
Description
Early Victorian inlaid papier-mâché jewellery cabinet.
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A superb early Victorian papier-mâché jewellery cabinet, decorated all round with mother of pearl inlay and profuse gilt borders.
Hobson May Collection

The hinged door opens to reveal three drawers.

fig 1. A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache jewellery cabinet featuring hand-painted floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, and elaborate gold leaf scrolling borders.
fig 1. Victorian Inlaid Papier Mache Jewellery Cabinet

The condition is good, there are couple of misses of inlay and minor historic restoration as can be seen in the photos, these are compatible with age and do not impact on appeal of this beautiful box.

A wonderful example of the Victorian era that transcends time.

c 1850

Height. 8.25”. 21 cm

Width. 5.5”. 14 cm

Depth. 5.5”. 14 cm

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Papier Mache Jewellery Cabinet to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA818075
Dealers Internal Ref
D811
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2015

Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache jewellery cabinet featuring hand-painted floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, and elaborate gold leaf scrolling borders.
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Archive I A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache jewellery cabinet featuring hand-painted floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, and elaborate gold leaf scrolling borders.

Victorian Inlaid Papier Mache Jewellery Cabinet

Archive II A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache jewellery cabinet featuring hand-painted floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, and elaborate gold leaf scrolling borders. View II
Archive III A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache jewellery cabinet featuring hand-painted floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, and elaborate gold leaf scrolling borders. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache jewellery cabinet featuring hand-painted floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, and elaborate gold leaf scrolling borders.
Archive V A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache jewellery cabinet featuring hand-painted floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, and elaborate gold leaf scrolling borders. View V
Archive VI A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache jewellery cabinet featuring hand-painted floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, and elaborate gold leaf scrolling borders. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache jewellery cabinet featuring hand-painted floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, and elaborate gold leaf scrolling borders. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache jewellery cabinet featuring hand-painted floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, and elaborate gold leaf scrolling borders. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache jewellery cabinet featuring hand-painted floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, and elaborate gold leaf scrolling borders. View IX
Archive X A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache jewellery cabinet featuring hand-painted floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, and elaborate gold leaf scrolling borders. View X
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Hobson May Collection

Hobson May Collection
Telephone 07768 304056 or 0771 386 0021
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A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache jewellery cabinet featuring hand-painted floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, and elaborate gold leaf scrolling borders.
Victorian Inlaid Papier Mache Jewellery Cabinet
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A Victorian black lacquered papier-mache jewellery cabinet featuring hand-painted floral motifs, mother-of-pearl inlay, and elaborate gold leaf scrolling borders.
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FAQs

Victorian papier-mache items were produced during the nineteenth century by pressing paper sheets or pulp mixed with adhesive into moulds, which were then baked, lacquered, and decorated.

These cabinets typically incorporate compressed paper pulp, black japanware lacquer, mother-of-pearl (nacre) shell inlays, gold leaf gilding, and hand-painted enamel details.

Authentic period examples demonstrate subtle surface craquelure, natural iridescence in the mother-of-pearl, hand-executed brushwork, and period-appropriate brass fittings.

Position the cabinet on a vanity, bedroom dresser, or console table alongside modern ceramics and metallic accents to create visual contrast.

Dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth and store away from direct sunlight, dampness, and radiators to prevent cracking or lifting of the lacquer and shell inlays.
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