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Antique Victorian "Jennens and Bettridge" Papier Mache Inkstand
Superb mid nineteenth century standish or inkstand. Comes complete with its original brass topped ink bottles and stamp box. Bearing on the underside the impressed mark "Jennens and Bettridge makers to the Queen". This fine item illustrates well the quality of production of this justly celebrated company. In business in Birmingham from 1816 until 1864 and maintaining a showroom in New York City during the period of The Great Exhibition, 1851 - 1852. Condition generally good though with some rubbing to the original painted gilded decoration. Width 11.00 in. Depth 8.00 in. Year Circa 1850. Ref: AVABPMI $1975.00
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