Antique Victorian Papier Mache Sewing Box, Opulent Interior and Pearl & Hand Painted Floral Decoration

Antique Victorian Papier Mache Sewing Box, Opulent Interior and Pearl & Hand Painted Floral Decoration

Gorgeous antique English Victorian era papier mache 12" sewing box, a beautiful work with hand painted floral decoration, extensive mother of pearl inlays and opulently fitted interior! A wonderful piece, both in it's large size & elegant shape.... and the interior fittings with carved pearl knobs, etc. makes it that much more appealing. I've always had a soft spot for great old papier mache pieces. This one ranks right up there even with the signs of age, etc. and is sure to please even the most discerning collector. No marks but I'd not be surprised if it were a Jennens & Bettridge work, one of the more prominent of the English makers of papier mache. The interior lock is missing but surely would bear the "VR" mark, for Victoria Regina, as was the case with Jennens & Bettridge pieces. This one dates from the mid to the late 1800s. Perfect for the antique box, papier mache and/or sewing collectors, don't miss it.

Good-very good condition. Some loss of paint on the mother of pearl flowers and leaves (on top) and one large pearl flower missing. There are two or three 'gashes' visible in the top also. Some crazing to the black lacquer finish and there are a few nicks/chips on the feet. The interior tray is original, missing any implements, spools, etc. though. One small missing compartment side (left side of tray) and some wear to the foil paper elsewhere. As noted above, the lock is missing from the inside (along with the pin portion that would have been mounted to the inside of the lid). See pictures for measurements.

Item ID: 410pmsew

$595 $506 USD SALE

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