28th Jul, 2022 9:30

Fine Art, Antiques & Asian Art

 
  Lot 179
 

A Victorian papier mache table writing cabinet, work box in the manner of Jennens & Bettridge of Birmingham, with a moulded top inlaid with mother of pearl and painted with a scene of Warwick castle from the Avon opening to reveal a fitted needlework section. Fitted two doors with moulded and "jewelled" decoration of cut blooms concealing a central niche flanked by small drawers above a pull-out writing slope, supported by a shaped spreading foot.

A private estate

Sold for £380


 

A Victorian papier mache table writing cabinet, work box in the manner of Jennens & Bettridge of Birmingham, with a moulded top inlaid with mother of pearl and painted with a scene of Warwick castle from the Avon opening to reveal a fitted needlework section. Fitted two doors with moulded and "jewelled" decoration of cut blooms concealing a central niche flanked by small drawers above a pull-out writing slope, supported by a shaped spreading foot.

Provenance

A private estate

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