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Antique Papier Mâché  Stationery Box Circa 1850.
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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
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:  painted mother of pearl, papier mâché, stationery box, Victorian, japanned,

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