Furniture & Works of Art - 8th January 2008

Lot 424

A Victorian papier mache tea caddy by Jennens and Bettridge

Estimate £500 - £800

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Description

A Victorian papier mache tea caddy by Jennens and Bettridge, of bombe form with canted corners, polychrome decorated and inlaid mother of pearl, the hinged lid with a pair of lidded compartments and mother of pearl handles, the underside stamped Jennens & Bettridge Makers to the Queen, 9 over 19 and painted 52, 6in (15cm) h, 9.75in (25cm) w, 7in (18cm) d.