An Antique Jennens Bettridge Box - Makers to the Queen, c. 1840

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An Antique Jennens Bettridge Box - Makers to the Queen, c. 1840:
$1500.00

Antique Jennens Bettridge Box - Matters to the Queen, 1840
A fine antique paper mâchè box with inlaid mother of pearl, painted & gilded. The box is beautifully decorated with mother of pearl inlay arraned in a floral motif with gold accents. The box is japanned (varnished) with a black surfacing and raised slightly by its square shaped feet. The original key is included with the box and the lock is functioning.
Period: 1840
Marking: Underneath is marked with a crown and \'Jennens & Bettridge, Makers to the Queen\' (for Queen Victoria), dating this box to post 1839.
Measurements: 10 in. x 8 in. x 5 in.History: Jennens and Bettridge is one name synonymous with papier-mache.Jennens and Bettridge, also known as Aaron Jennens & T.H. Bettridge (1814-1864) of London and Birmingham, were one of the most celebrated manufacturers of papier mâché. In 1816 they acquired the workshops Henry Clay (the first papier mâchè box maker to hold the Royal warrant), Japanner to George III and the Prince of Wales. They were prominent exhibitors at the Great Exhibition in 1851.In 1825 mother of pearl inlay technique was developed, by Jennens and Bettridge using a method for which they were granted a patent; it was mostly painted over with tinted varnishes giving an iridescent effect.Condition Report: Good condition, wear with age. All inlay present, slight cracking on the back of both sides, as shown in photos. Key is included and lock is in working condition.

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