Mid-Nineteenth Century Vernis Martin and Papier-Mâché Table Snuff Box - Hemswell Antique Centres
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Mid-Nineteenth Century Vernis Martin and Papier-Mâché Table Snuff Box

The lid is hand-painted with a beautiful, rich floral bouquet

£185
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Dimensions:

W-8.5 D-8.5 H-4 (cm)

Item reference:

131138-1861-1 Tip! This item's Ref-Code breaks down thus...
Item Ref Code: 131138-1861-1
Item No. 131138 - Dealer No. 1861 - Building No. 1

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Building No 1

1861 Sylvie Collett
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Description

Mid-Nineteenth Century Vernis Martin and Papier-Mâché Table Snuff Box.
The lid is hand-painted with a beautiful, rich floral bouquet including a large central white and red cabbage rose, bluebells, and delicate foliage.
The box features the famous "Vernis Martin" (Martin varnish) technique, a French method of replicating Asian lacquerwork. It displays a radiant, translucent golden ground built up over multiple layers of clear varnish.

Specifications

  • Item reference : 131138-1861-1
  • Dimensions : W-8.5 D-8.5 H-4 (cm)
  • Colour: Gold
  • Country of Origin: France
  • Material: Papier Mache
  • Period: 1830 - 1860, C19th (Mid)
  • Condition: Good condition with some age wear.

Delivery

Free Collection from Hemswell, North Lincolnshire - we can store free of charge for four weeks

UK Post for £15 this applies to smaller items that we can box up and simply post to you.

UK Courier for £30 this applies to larger items that can be boxed up and collected by a standard courier delivery company.

UK Van Delivery by Hand this applies to furniture, large items or delicate items. This is undertaken by ourselves or by a fully insured van delivery company that is personally known to us. Prices dependant on your location and size/amount of items purchased.

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