Papier mâché stationery box of interesting form, which takes advantage of the special qualities of the material. It is inlaid in mother of pearl and painted with houses seemingly built on the side of a mountain. The color and a bare tree suggest winter. The shape of the box is complementary to the design, in that it curves upwards in line with the pictured landscape. A sensitive and clever combination of form and decoration combining the two with artistic integrity. The compartmentalized interior is lined with the original 19th Century paper.
Origin: UK ; Circa:
1850 ; Materials: papier
mâché.
Size: 21 cm wide by 16 cm by 14cm high:
8.3 inches wide by 6.3 inches by 5.5
inches.
Condition: good
overall; some wear to decoration, working lock and key; see images
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Keywords: painted mother of pearl, papier mâché, stationery box, Victorian, japanned,
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