Tiny: English Birmingham Papier Mâché Patch Box, Late 18th Century
Artist: Birmingham
(patch box), England, late 18thᵉ century, lacquered ("japanned") papier-mâché body, gilt metal ornate lid - attributable to the workshop of Henry Clay or his school, Birmingham.
Oval-shaped, with fitted lid, guilloché gilded brass mounting, lacquered papier-mâché body (a composite material of sheets of paper glued together in layers, then oiled, varnished and kiln-hardened, making it strong and stable}, produced in Birmingham (circa 1780-1800); Henry Clay's process.
The lid is inlaid of silver, (a few slight lacks), centre highlights the oval of azoned agate.
Good condition, opens and closes correctly, some wear on black background ;
Dimensions:5.7cm x 3cm x 2.5cm.
For immediate purchase, payment by credit card or PayPal.
Eclectic - Antiques, Over 50 years of experience.
Invoice and certificate supplied.
SIRET : FR 24 430 113 233. Refunds accepted in case of disappointment.
Oval-shaped, with fitted lid, guilloché gilded brass mounting, lacquered papier-mâché body (a composite material of sheets of paper glued together in layers, then oiled, varnished and kiln-hardened, making it strong and stable}, produced in Birmingham (circa 1780-1800); Henry Clay's process.
The lid is inlaid of silver, (a few slight lacks), centre highlights the oval of azoned agate.
Good condition, opens and closes correctly, some wear on black background ;
Dimensions:5.7cm x 3cm x 2.5cm.
For immediate purchase, payment by credit card or PayPal.
Eclectic - Antiques, Over 50 years of experience.
Invoice and certificate supplied.
SIRET : FR 24 430 113 233. Refunds accepted in case of disappointment.
225 €
Period: 18th century
Style: English Style
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Lacquer
Length: 5,7
Width: 3cm
Height: 2,5cm
Reference (ID): 1767459
Availability: In stock
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