Details
- Dimensions
- 9.75ʺW × 9.75ʺD × 6ʺH
- Styles
- Napoleon III
- Victorian
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Mother-of-Pearl
- Paper Mache
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition. Wear commensurate with age and use. Some losses, Nick’s, chips to the underside of the rim, as … moreGood antique condition. Wear commensurate with age and use. Some losses, Nick’s, chips to the underside of the rim, as expected with paper mache less
- Description
- 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
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