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Victorian Papier Mache blotter Mother of Pearl
For your consideration this charming binder or cover for a Victorian desktop 'blotter'. The blotter was a requisite tool when quill pens were used. A penned letter or document was pressed between sheets of blotter paper within, which absorbed any extra ink and would keep the document from smearing. The old papier mache covers for those blotter sheets of paper make lovely stationery folders or covers now and are a fine accent for your desktop or for a guest room if you tuck in some nice stationery for your guests' use. The inlays of mother of pearl are all intact on this one, which is rather rare.
Very good condition for age and type. These types of papier mache items would have been oil and gilt painted. The paint on these is mostly lost to the years, and only the mother of pearl marquetry is there to decorate this one, but that is most pleasing, as well. The mother of pearl cabochons you see are the 'feet' onto which the opened folio rests in order not to damage the cartouche bouquet's paint. The back blotter is missing the feet. Some light nips to the corners on this one, which is quite typical. Some cracking to the front cover but that is completely expected and commensurate with age. The leather spine shows its age and use but is intact. The interior paper liner is the old original and shows some darkening at edges. Charming even though used, it's nearly 170 years old, worthy of showing some age.
30 cm x 23.5 cm
The photos can probably provide the clearest representation of condition so please examine these carefully.
Please note: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.
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FREE tracked delivery to Mainland England, Wales and Scotland.
Worldwide tracked delivery service is available, please contact me for a quote for Worldwide postage. Dispatch is within one working day.
Dragonfly Antiques go to great lengths to ensure that items sold are carefully packed and we only use a tracked service for delivery UK and worldwide.
Payment
Payment is accepted by bank transfer, card payments through Paypal (you do not need an account yourself for this), debit or credit card payment over the phone (UK only), or UK personal cheque.
To purchase via Antique Atlas, please select the PayPal button at the bottom of the listing.
Returns
Dragonfly Antique wishes to ensure all our customers are happy with their purchases and offer a full no quibble return policy for all items returned within 14 days. We ask that returns are notified within 7 days where possible. Return postage is at the buyer’s expense and packaging is the buyer’s responsibility items must be received back in the same condition in which they were sent.
Should you have any questions or queries, would like any additional high definition photographs, or would like to discuss combining postage costs, please contact me (Lisa) either by email dragonflyantique1@gmail.com or telephone 07515 527450. Dragonfly Antique aim to make your experience a happy one and are keen to be as accommodating as possible.
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Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 7EN
Tel : 07515527450
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Very good condition for age and type. These types of papier mache items would have been oil and gilt painted. The paint on these is mostly lost to the years, and only the mother of pearl marquetry is there to decorate this one, but that is most pleasing, as well. The mother of pearl cabochons you see are the 'feet' onto which the opened folio rests in order not to damage the cartouche bouquet's paint. The back blotter is missing the feet. Some light nips to the corners on this one, which is quite typical. Some cracking to the front cover but that is completely expected and commensurate with age. The leather spine shows its age and use but is intact. The interior paper liner is the old original and shows some darkening at edges. Charming even though used, it's nearly 170 years old, worthy of showing some age.
30 cm x 23.5 cm
The photos can probably provide the clearest representation of condition so please examine these carefully.
Please note: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.
Postage and Packing
FREE tracked delivery to Mainland England, Wales and Scotland.
Worldwide tracked delivery service is available, please contact me for a quote for Worldwide postage. Dispatch is within one working day.
Dragonfly Antiques go to great lengths to ensure that items sold are carefully packed and we only use a tracked service for delivery UK and worldwide.
Payment
Payment is accepted by bank transfer, card payments through Paypal (you do not need an account yourself for this), debit or credit card payment over the phone (UK only), or UK personal cheque.
To purchase via Antique Atlas, please select the PayPal button at the bottom of the listing.
Returns
Dragonfly Antique wishes to ensure all our customers are happy with their purchases and offer a full no quibble return policy for all items returned within 14 days. We ask that returns are notified within 7 days where possible. Return postage is at the buyer’s expense and packaging is the buyer’s responsibility items must be received back in the same condition in which they were sent.
Should you have any questions or queries, would like any additional high definition photographs, or would like to discuss combining postage costs, please contact me (Lisa) either by email dragonflyantique1@gmail.com or telephone 07515 527450. Dragonfly Antique aim to make your experience a happy one and are keen to be as accommodating as possible.
Follow me on Instagram or twitter for previews of new stock and news updates.
Thank you for visiting Dragonfly Antique.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 16/DEC/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. FREE tracked delivery to Mainland England, Wales and Scotland. Worldwide tracked
Category Antique Desk Accessories
Period Victorian Antiques
Material Papier Mache
Origin English
Item code as963a042
Status Sold
£85.00 
$107.87 
€102.67 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 16/DEC/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. FREE tracked delivery to Mainland England, Wales and Scotland. Worldwide tracked
View all stock from
Dragonfly Antique
Private dealerBy appointment only
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 7EN
Tel : 07515527450
Non UK callers : +44 7515527450
Get directions to Dragonfly Antique
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