Antique English Chinoiserie Papier-Maché Snuff Box

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A finely decorated English papier-maché snuff box dating circa 1820 -1840. This oval box features a hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie scene … Read more A finely decorated English papier-maché snuff box dating circa 1820 -1840. This oval box features a hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie scene of two figures before a latticework pavilion, surrounded by trees and stylized foliage. Richly detailed in gold against a black lacquered ground, the design reflects the European fascination with the exotic arts of China during the Victorian period. Originally been used for snuff, this box now makes a beautiful decorative object or gift. It is a wonderful example of English papier-mâché artistry ready to bring historic charm into your collection.

COLLECTOR'S NOTE
By the 1820s, Birmingham, England was the center of papier-mAché manufacture, producing boxes, trays, and small decorative wares. The Chinoiserie style, though inspired by Chinese art, was a distinctly European fantasy, blending East and West in highly imaginative scenes. Collectors prize these boxes not only for their fine gilded decoration but also for the insight they offer into Victorian tastes.

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