An Early Victorian Papier-mâché Vase by Jennens & Bettridge, London c.1840-50 sub-Fairground-Sideshow & Circus The keyed and stepped borders

The keyed and stepped borders are in abundance whilst the dye in places has worn more than in others

with a stopper and cloth and sometimes the stopper would be sealed with the merchants or owners seal

this charming bag is a smart choice for a graceful lady

the picture has a beautiful balance and a sense of the high curiosity of the cats is beautifully well realised

as we see in this early piece

An Early Victorian Papier-mâché Vase by Jennens & Bettridge, London c.1840-50 sub-Fairground-Sideshow & Circus The keyed and stepped bordersOrigin: English Period: Early Victorian Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1840 50 Height: 14 Diameter: 7 (at extremities) The papier mch vase of elegant baluster form with neo classical figural decoration to a sea green ground with black banding and gilt swagged highlights, the central band in a chocolate brown with the beautiful hand painted figures in ivory, the whole being a very scarce model by Jennens & Bettridge and surviving from the early Victorian