Antique JENNENS & BETTRIDGE English HP figural Regency Papier Mache Writing/Box


Antique JENNENS & BETTRIDGE English HP figural Regency Papier Mache Writing/Box

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Antique JENNENS & BETTRIDGE English HP figural Regency Papier Mache Writing/Box :
$1225.00


A very early and RARE and stunning item!
Offered here Antique English Regency circa 1820 Papier Mache writing Box., 12\" x 9 3/4\"d
A lovely Antique box with nice details
Painted scene in reserve at the cover and sides, opening to Red velvet writing surface, ink wells slots and pen tray
Mother of pearl key escutcheon the pen handle made of mother of pearl and the metal part has mark 14K ( gold)
The 3 ink wells are having sterling silver ( I\'d think silver,., though I didn\'t clean it and do not see the mark..). There are two wells for different ink color and one reservoir for the extra .
The painting on the top has signed NATUR\'S TOILET.
The lock has stamped PATENT and then crown and V.P. ,... this is as much as I could make out of it..
Please, understand that the item almost 200 years old and there should be imperfections and light repair and granulation and so on what comes with this age see pict## 4,5 and 8 Ask for more pictures if needed..
The hinges are strong and the box is strong as well. Very good condition.The technique it was decorated and pen gilding can be only referred to The world known and best in papier mache item at their time was English JENNENS & BETTRIDGECo.
I see no such a murk on this box, but it has a very good chance be made by this co.
Please, ask your question before you place your offer!
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Antique JENNENS & BETTRIDGE English HP figural Regency Papier Mache Writing/Box :
$1225.00

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