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Victorian Papier Mache & Mother of Pearl Spectacles Case (1 of 6)
Booth Antiques
Flag of United KingdomCambridgeshire, UK
Alison lives in a small village in Cambridgeshire and has been involved in the antiques trade for thirty years. A qualified auctioneer, she has a BA Hons in Valuation of Fine Art and Chattels and has worked in a London auction house and for The Potteries Museum as well as exhibiting at fairs in London and East Anglia. Here on Booth Antiques we offer silver, glass and objects de vertu. For jewellery and associated items, please visit our other sites on Loveantiques - Aion Jewellery and Aion Classique.
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Victorian Papier Mache & Mother of Pearl Spectacles Case

REF: C117 / LA565888
£68
€79
$91
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LoveAntiques Dealersince Nov 2021Approved item180 sales by dealer
LoveAntiques Dealersince Nov 2021Approved item180 sales by dealer
Description
An unusual Victorian spectacles case in lacquered papier mache. The hinged lid is inlaid with mother-of-pearl and the interior retains the original plush lining. The case opens via a push release catch. Possibly French in origin, this is a charming collector's piece.
measurements
Height:
1.5 cm
Width:
15.8 cm
Depth:
4 cm
declaration
Booth Antiques has clarified that the Victorian Papier Mache & Mother of Pearl Spectacles Case (LA565888) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1880
condition
Very good, with no splits or breaks. The surface has light scuffing, commensurate with age and use
location
This Victorian Papier Mache & Mother of Pearl Spectacles Case is located in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
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