Museum Antique Victorian Papier Mache Writing Box, Eglomise Glass Painting: Windsor Castle

Museum Antique Victorian Papier Mache Writing Box, Eglomise Glass Painting: Windsor Castle

Superb museum quality 19th century English Victorian papier mache writing box, lap desk or slope with ornate gilt enamel & mother of pearl inlaid decoration AND RARE large Eglomise or reverse painted plaque depicting & entitled Windsor Castle! I've included a scan of a similar piece, taken from one of our favorite book reference guides and, although our price is much (MUCH) lower than they've listed, you can really see the distinct similarities (heck, they're almost identical)! Mosaic style mother of pearl or mop inlays around the serpentine or scalloped lid panel, the entire piece is covered in ornate gilt/gilded scrolls and note the hand painted enamel lilies? flowers! Stunning! A nice large box, too, at over 12" wide! Likely an unmarked Jennens & Bettridge piece though the reference book says that it might be a 'T. Lane' work. Rare and fabulous, don't miss it!

Good condition! There is some separation/bubbling between the paint & glass and some fading but you can still make out the pearlescent quality due to the mother of pearl panels just beneath the paint! A chip or two to the papier mache, you can also see a very slight upward bow to the front of the lid (I think that same flaw is even evident in the reference book's picture). No key and the upper portion of the lock (the strip latch) is missing. See pictures for measurements.

Item ID: 305jbpmlap

$1,395 $1,186 USD SALE

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