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Antique Victorian Quality Papier-mache Desk Set
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
for sale €380     $413
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

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Antique Victorian Quality Papier-mache Desk Set

19th century
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Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set inlaid with mother of pearl, pair of original glass ink wells and pen tray standing on bun feet

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Papier Mache Inkstand to the 1860s.

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SA959940
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582
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description
Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set inlaid with mother of pearl, pair of original glass ink wells and pen tray standing on bun feet
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Papier Mache Inkstand to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA959940
Dealers Internal Ref
582
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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A black lacquered Victorian papier-mache inkstand featuring iridescent mother-of-pearl floral inlay and two clear glass inkwells.
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Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set

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A black lacquered Victorian papier-mache inkstand featuring iridescent mother-of-pearl floral inlay and two clear glass inkwells.
Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set
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A black lacquered Victorian papier-mache inkstand featuring iridescent mother-of-pearl floral inlay and two clear glass inkwells.
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During the 19th century, papier-mache became a highly popular material for decorative household items, including writing accessories. Manufacturers pressed pulped paper mixed with adhesives into moulds, lacquered the surfaces in black varnish, and decorated them with hand-painted floral motifs and mother-of-pearl inlays.

Victorian desk sets and inkstands typically incorporate dense lacquered paper pulp, cut or moulded lead glass ink pots, polished brass fittings, and decorative mother-of-pearl or gilded accents.

Authentic 19th-century papier-mache features depth in its black lacquer finish, natural iridescence from real mother-of-pearl shell, and subtle signs of craquelure consistent with age.

A Victorian inkstand functions as a refined accent piece on a modern home office desk, console table, or library shelf, adding historical texture alongside contemporary stationery and books.

Clean the papier-mache surface using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove dust, avoiding water or solvent cleaners which can dissolve original lacquer coatings. Glass inkwells should be removed and washed separately in lukewarm water.
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