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A VICTORIAN PAPIER-MACHE AND MOTHER-OF-PEAR INLAID BLACK JAPANNED AND POLYCHROME OCCASIONAL TABLE

BY JENNENS & BETTRIDGE

Details

A VICTORIAN PAPIER-MACHE AND MOTHER-OF-PEAR INLAID BLACK JAPANNED AND POLYCHROME OCCASIONAL TABLE
BY JENNENS & BETTRIDGE
Bearing a stamp to the block 'JENNENS & BETTRIDGE'
29in. (74cm.) high, 26in. (66cm.) wide, 22in. (56cm.) deep

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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. This lot is subject to storage and collection charges. **For Furniture and Decorative Objects, storage charges commence 7 days from sale. Please contact department for further details.**

Lot Essay

In 1816 Jennens and Betteridge of Birmingham acquired workshops form 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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