Circa 1890: Hand-Painted Papier Mache Blotting Pad with Mother of Pearl
Circa 1890: Hand-Painted Papier Mache Blotting Pad with Mother of Pearl
Circa 1890: Hand-Painted Papier Mache Blotting Pad with Mother of Pearl
Circa 1890: Hand-Painted Papier Mache Blotting Pad with Mother of Pearl
Circa 1890: Hand-Painted Papier Mache Blotting Pad with Mother of Pearl
Circa 1890: Hand-Painted Papier Mache Blotting Pad with Mother of Pearl
Circa 1890: Hand-Painted Papier Mache Blotting Pad with Mother of Pearl
Circa 1890: Hand-Painted Papier Mache Blotting Pad with Mother of Pearl
Circa 1890: Hand-Painted Papier Mache Blotting Pad with Mother of Pearl

Circa 1890: Hand-Painted Papier Mache Blotting Pad with Mother of Pearl

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I adore this exquisite handpainted lacquered blotting pad, dating from the late 1800s. The floral detail, slightly timeworn is beautiful and the mother of pearl is in exquisite condition. The paper and the inside  jacket is faded and timeworn but adds to the beauty.  Blotting pads were originally used to absorb excess ink from writing particularly from quills and fountain pens and this would have been cherished. 

Dimensions

23cm length x 15cm wide when closed. 31cm length when open

Styling tips

A beautiful piece for a living room, bedroom or home office. Place it on the coffee table as a decorative piece. Or display it on a little easel.

Delivery 

£4.80 UK delivery. International rates calculated at checkout. If I have not included your country in the shipping details, please message me for a quote.

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