Writing box c.1800-60

15.0 x 47.1 x 36.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 55656

Description

Rectangular sloping black papier-mâché writing box; hinged lid decorated with polychrome mother-of-pearl and gilt floral and foliate border with slightly raised centre, decorated with two mother-of-pearl and gilt floral bouquets; hinged lower section decorated with river scene with Windsor Castle
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

papier-mâché, fibre products, mother of pearl, animal materials, gilt, velvet

moulded, painted, inlaid, lined

Measurements

15.0 x 47.1 x 36.5 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Object type(s)
containers
boxes
writing boxes
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Decorative techniques & surface decoration
Floral decorations
Bouquets
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Berkshire [England]
Windsor [Berkshire]
Windsor Castle

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