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A Victorian papier-mâché bonheur du jour
Estimate
1.800 - 2.200
Session 1
26 October 2026
Description
Papier-mâché with black lacquered and gilt decoration and mother-of-pearl inlays depicting flowers, shells, scrolls and foliage motifs
With one drawer, hinged top with velvet-lined writing surface and interior compartment, and superstructure with mirror, two doors enclosing four drawers
Lower section with a chessboard top
Scroll-shaped legs joined at the centre by a scalloped stretcher
Feet with castors
England, 19th century
136x63,5x52 cm
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