Parcel Gilt Paper Mâché Pole from Jennes & Bettridge Brimm

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Very rare jenners & bettrige birmm london 19th century parcel gilt papier mâché pole screen with polychrome painted peacock panel … more Very rare jenners & bettrige birmm london 19th century parcel gilt papier mâché pole screen with polychrome painted peacock panel and compressed melon base. A good looking and decorative piece, it is victorian so circa 1840, made by the amazing firm of jenners & bettridge birmm london, the painting is absolutely sublime and a piece of art in its own right it has been cleaned waxed and polished from top to bottom, it will have normal patina marks from genuine age and honest use, the panel has fallen at some point and had a small impact at the tip of the bottom, otherwise its perfect. Dimensions: height 134 cm width 39.5 cm depth 35 cm please note all measurements are taken at the widest point jennens and bettridge (a partnership between theodore hyla jennens, john bettridge (snr), aaron jennens and john bettridge (jnr) and later only a. Jennens and j. Bettridge (jnr) (fl. 1815-1864) Were highly regarded for producing quality papier-mâché wares. They acquired the workshops of henry clay, japanner to george iii and the prince of wales, in 1816. Their original premises were in birmingham and they started a london branch at 3 west halkin street, belgravia in 1837. Later offices were established in paris and new york. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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