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Pair of Hand Painted Wooden Folio Covers
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Pair of Hand Painted Wooden Folio Covers

1940 - 1960
Sold 17 February 2026 · Michael Johnson Antiques
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Description

An unusual pair of wooden front and back decorative hand painted armorial crests, painted to an exceptional standard. They date to around the mid 20th century. The insides have been newly lined. Provenance: The Egerton Place Collection.

Condition: Great physical condition, front cover wood slightly bows outwards on both.

Materials:

Wood

Age:

Mid 20th Century

Dimensions:

H: 35cm

W: 24cm

D: 2cm

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated these Painted Wooden Folio Covers to the 1950s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1090780
Dealers Internal Reference
tj39244211
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Description
An unusual pair of wooden front and back decorative hand painted armorial crests, painted to an exceptional standard. They date to around the mid 20th century. The insides have been newly lined. Provenance: The Egerton Place Collection.

Condition: Great physical condition, front cover wood slightly bows outwards on both.

Materials:

Wood

Age:

Mid 20th Century

Dimensions:

H: 35cm

W: 24cm

D: 2cm

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated these Painted Wooden Folio Covers to the 1950s.

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1090780
Dealers Internal Ref
tj39244211
Michael Johnson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Michael Johnson Antiques Profile Page

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A pair of standing rectangular wooden folio covers featuring hand-painted heraldic coats of arms in red, yellow, and green pigments against a warm brown woodgrain background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of standing rectangular wooden folio covers featuring hand-painted heraldic coats of arms in red, yellow, and green pigments against a warm brown woodgrain background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Hand Painted Wooden Folio Covers

Archive II A pair of standing rectangular wooden folio covers featuring hand-painted heraldic coats of arms in red, yellow, and green pigments against a warm brown woodgrain background. View II
Archive III A pair of standing rectangular wooden folio covers featuring hand-painted heraldic coats of arms in red, yellow, and green pigments against a warm brown woodgrain background. View III
Archive IV A pair of standing rectangular wooden folio covers featuring hand-painted heraldic coats of arms in red, yellow, and green pigments against a warm brown woodgrain background. View IV
Archive V A pair of standing rectangular wooden folio covers featuring hand-painted heraldic coats of arms in red, yellow, and green pigments against a warm brown woodgrain background. View V
Archive VI A pair of standing rectangular wooden folio covers featuring hand-painted heraldic coats of arms in red, yellow, and green pigments against a warm brown woodgrain background. View VI
Archive VII A pair of standing rectangular wooden folio covers featuring hand-painted heraldic coats of arms in red, yellow, and green pigments against a warm brown woodgrain background. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of standing rectangular wooden folio covers featuring hand-painted heraldic coats of arms in red, yellow, and green pigments against a warm brown woodgrain background. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of standing rectangular wooden folio covers featuring hand-painted heraldic coats of arms in red, yellow, and green pigments against a warm brown woodgrain background. View IX
Archive X A pair of standing rectangular wooden folio covers featuring hand-painted heraldic coats of arms in red, yellow, and green pigments against a warm brown woodgrain background. View X
Archive XI A pair of standing rectangular wooden folio covers featuring hand-painted heraldic coats of arms in red, yellow, and green pigments against a warm brown woodgrain background. View XI
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Michael Johnson Antiques

Telephone 07985 789 670
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Ashford
Middlesex
South West London
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/michaelj
Verified Since Dec 2014
Items For Sale 42
Items Sold 1,494
Michael Johnson Antiques
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A pair of standing rectangular wooden folio covers featuring hand-painted heraldic coats of arms in red, yellow, and green pigments against a warm brown woodgrain background.
Pair of Hand Painted Wooden Folio Covers
Ref: SA1090780
A pair of standing rectangular wooden folio covers featuring hand-painted heraldic coats of arms in red, yellow, and green pigments against a warm brown woodgrain background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWood, Pigment, Varnish
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHand-painted heraldic crests, Coat of arms, Polished wood grain, Moulded borders
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Decorative folio covers featuring hand-painted heraldic insignia were traditionally used to house important legal documents, manuscripts, or certificates, often commissioned by noble families, institutions, or government bodies during the 18th and 19th centuries.

These items typically feature a sturdy wooden core constructed from timbers such as mahogany, oak, or pine, treated with gesso, primed layers, or varnish, and finished with meticulous hand-painted pigment details depicting coats of arms.

Authenticity is determined by examining the natural ageing of the wood, craquelure or oxidation within the oil-based or tempera paints, traditional joinery methods, and historical wear patterns consistent with genuine handling over time.

Display them upright on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or console table using plate stands to highlight the intricate hand-painted heraldic artwork, adding an element of historical depth and rich texture to contemporary spaces.

Keep wooden items out of direct sunlight to prevent the painted pigments from fading, maintain stable indoor humidity levels to avoid warping the timber, and dust gently with a dry, soft cloth without applying harsh chemical polishes.
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