1850s Papier Mache Caling Card Basket

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This lovely Mid 19th Century Antique English Victorian Papier-mâché Calling Card Basket, probably made in Wolverhampton, the centre of the … more This lovely Mid 19th Century Antique English Victorian Papier-mâché Calling Card Basket, probably made in Wolverhampton, the centre of the papier-mâché industry in early Victorian England. Depicting a nice flora motif, it retains it’s original, softly painted decoration. Inlaid with abalone or mother of pearl, this delightful scene is set within a border of gilded boughs and foliage. Original fruit and foliate ormolu handle. Would also make a good brides basket or for a flower girl for petals in a wedding! less