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.
ProvenanceA private estate