A Rare Group of Five George III Period Simulated Satinwood Papier-Mâché Boxes c.1790

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A Rare Group of Five George III Period Simulated Satinwood Papier-Mâché Boxes c.1790Origin: English or JamaicanPeriod: George IIIProvenance: UnknownDate: c. 1790The Largest: 7. 5 wide x 4 deep x 2. 5 highThe Smallest: : 2. 5 wide x 2. 5 deep x 1. 75 highThe beautifully hand decorated papier mch boxes, of various sizes with three being square and two rectangular, each decorated to simulate satinwood with central oval painted medallions of classical female figures to bell flower pendant borders, opening to reveal black lacquer

a study for a larger work

He worked in Italy in 1831 and 1841-44

The whole is perfectly serviceable

there are no flaws to report other than light general wear commensurate with age mainly to the stand

The casting is very sharp

it would have been painted with a number for the congregation

having an oversailing thick oak slab top over a stained pine base with two frieze drawers to good collared and fluted cylindrical legs

It is rare to find a camel stool of such a high quality

perched on a sphere

now a "forum for science

the decisive British victory over the French and Spanish Navies in October

The oak also has attractive wear and tear with a super colour now to the surface