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Papier mâché writing slope painted with figures in an Egyptian temple. The light values of the work are enhanced with the use of mother of pearl inlay. It is stamped JENNENS & BETTRIDGE. An unusual theme for such work, it is influenced by the last phase of neoclassicism and the interest in Egyptian antiquities. Both the straight form and the theme point to a relatively early piece.  Circa 1825-30.

Origin: UK ;  Circa: 1830 ; Materials: Papier mâché.

Size: 32.5 cm wide by 24.8cm by 8.8 cm:  12.8  inches wide by   9.8 inches by  3.5  inches.

Condition: good overall; working lock and key; some losses to decoration see images
As each person has different criteria and antiques by their very nature have wear  please enlarge the images and ask for extra information as needed. 

Keywords: Jennens & Bettridge, writing box, painted mother of pearl, papier mâché, japanned, Egypt, Neoclassic, Victorian,

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