BY JENNENS & BETTRIDGE, MID 19TH CENTURY

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AN EARLY VICTORIAN PAPIER-MÂCHÉ CHAMBERSTICK
BY JENNENS & BETTRIDGE, MID 19TH CENTURY
With gilt-heightened floral decoration, stamped to the base JENNENS & BETTRIDGE and further inscribed 584
8 1/8in. (20.6cm.) wide

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Lot Essay

In 1816 Jennens & Bettridge of Birmingham acquired workshops from Henry Clay. Producing and perfecting skills in the craft of papier-mâché the firm established a renowned reputation, culminating in the exhibition of elaborate furniture and wares during the 1851 Crystal Palace Great Exhibition. The business ceased to operate in 1864.

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