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A Rare Early 19th Century Anglo Indian Papier Mâché Cellarette, India Circa 1830

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A highly decorative & rare 19th century Anglo Indian papier mache campaign cellarette, likely made in Kashmir for a British military officer posted in India during the days of the Raj. The octagonal shaped, black lacquered papier mache case retains its original forged iron carrying handles, decorated on all eight sides with hand painted designs of flowering urns flanked by pairs of white doves, bordered top & bottom with repeating bands of flowerheads. The conforming hinged lid profusely decorated with hand painted flowerheads and retaining it's original hand forged iron pull, hinges & hasp, opening to reveal a segmented interior painted in a stunning vermillion red. (A near identical pair described as ‘A Pair of Anglo-Indian Low Tables’ were previously offered at Sotheby’s New York on January 24th, 2020, (Lot #787) as part of the 2-day sale of the personal effects belonging to famed York City interior designer, Mario Buatta, - the pair sold for $27,500. USD plus commission).

Dimensions:
Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Diameter: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
Style:
Anglo-Indian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Iron,Lacquer,Laminate,Paint,Paper,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Lacquered
Place of Origin:
India
Period:
Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1830
Condition:
Additions or alterations made to the original: The exterior showing areas of old conservation, as well as surface abrasions & wear, the lid is somewhat ill fitting, all of which is consistent with its construction & materials, as well as its intended use over the course of nearly 200 years. Wear consistent with age and use. In relatively good overall condition, structurally very sound & functional. Areas of distress could most certainly be corrected by a competent restorer.
Seller Location:
Ottawa, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2728337705592

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