Table Cabinet Jewellery
English Papier Mache table cabinet box with Brass Fittings. Often called a Ladies Cabinet as the box contains a lift up lid lined in blue silk with a pin cushion back and a compartment with divisions for sewing, vanity items. The doors open out which contain 6 draws one with jewellery fittings for a watch, bracelet and broaches etc, lined in blue velvet and fawn silk.
The box is English Papier Mache decoration with oval cartouches on the doors and moulded decoration and feet. The box has been painted to imitate walnut inside and out with brass metal decoration to the outside.
The internal 6 draws are Papier Mache with 2 full length and 4 half size. There is a working lock and key which works the lift up lid and opening doors that all open and close well.
Origin
English, no makers marks
Period
1840’s to 1850’s
Condition
The outside imitation painted walnut finish has all shrunk and crazed and the metal is tarnished.
Odd little dent to edges.
The inside sewing compartment has two missing lids.
Please check with pictures, any questions please email me.
Size
300mm
230mm
300mm
Weight
3800g (Not including packing)
