Mid 19th Century Papier-mache Lap Desk

19th Century papier-mache lap desk, inlaid with abalone shells arranged in a floral motif in good condition. Has original ink bottle. It measures approx. 12 1/2" wide x 10 1/2" in depth x 4" tall.

Victorian papier mache lap desk, 19th c., mother of pearl accents, 4"h x 13.5"w

Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Papier Mache Lap Desk, 19th c., h. 2 3/4 in., w. 10 1/2 in., d. 8 1/4 in.

Probably English, 19th century. A papier-mache, mother-of-pearl inlaid lap desk, with floral decoration and gilt accents, the fitted interior with pen tray and velvet writing surface; ht. 3, wd. 10.25

English Victorian lacquered papier-mache writing bureau table, mid 19th c., the whole heavily inlaid with abalone shell and gilt accents, removable travel desk, having roll back top, revealing inkwell

Victorian papier-mache ladies' writing slope/ compendium box, 19th c., having scalloped-edge hinged top decorated with painted polychrome florals and mother-of-pearl shell inlay, opening to worn i

Victorian papier-mache ladies' writing slope/ compendium box, 19th c., sloped rectangular form, having scalloped-edge hinged top decorated with painted polychrome florals, accented by parcel gilt

A Victorian Papier-Mache Lap Desk and Letter Box 19th Century together with a wood writing box. Larger papier-mache example: height 3 1/4 x width 11 1/4 x depth 9 1/4 inches. Sold to Benefit the Acqui

19th Century. With black lacquer and gilt enamel decoration, the interior writing surface lined in fuchsia velvet. Dimensions: H 4" x W 13.5" x D 10.5" Condition: Missing key. In very good antique con

19th Century, Gothic Church In Landscape Oval Reserve, Lid With Scallop Edges, Interior Retains Velvet Writing Surface, Later Inserts, Height 3.75, Width 12, Depth 9 Inches. See Photos And Make Reques

3 Papier Mache lacquer items, a jewelry box, letter holder and lap desk, 19th century. Each with condition issues, as is

An English mid 19th century papier mache stenciled tray with scalloped edges. 26" W x 19 1/2" D x 1 7/8" H. Very good condition.

All with mother of pearl inlay. Including, 2 pen trays, 2 inkwell trays, pen case, letter holder, 2 book covers, daguerreotype case, change purse, mini note case. 11 pieces total. From a private NYC e

The largest of the three is a 31” (80 centimeter) unmarked head with brown painted hair, molded and painted features, on a cloth body with patterned material on the legs to represent stockings and l

A small mid 19th century papier-mâché Taufling baby, with dark glass eyes, painted brows, mouth and black tufts of curls, jointed body with cloth joints and papier-mâché limbs, ino

A mid 19th century papier-mâché Taufling baby, with dark glass eyes, painted brows, mouth and black tufts of curls, jointed body with cloth joints and papier-mâché limbs, inoperati

Exceptional quality 19th c papier mache writing desk game table, with fitted drawers, in excellent found condition. This is such a striking piece of furniture with the writing desk on the game board o

Parcel gilt papier mache desk box with one drawer, a brass carrying handle and spaces for pens and inkwells or other desk necessities. 10-1/4" x 7-1/4" x 2-7/8". From the collection of Phillip Siebert

mid 19th c New England lap desk in old paint with pin striping, initialed E S M in shadowed letters, multi-drawer interior, slanted lid, lift top, square nail construction, 21" x 17" x 10"

A mid 19th century German papier-mache shoulder-head lady doll, with blue painted eyes, red painted mouth, exposed ears, the moulded hair made into a plaited bun on the back of the head and held by a

peacock and floral decoration with extensive gold work on black, double inkwell and compartments, 10" X17", 3 1/2" tall, circa 1830.

inlaid mother-of-pearl and elaborate gold work on black, double inkwell and compartments, locking, 11" X 14 1/2", 4 1/2" tall, by Jennens & Bettridge, circa 1830.

Classical Italianate scenes were in vogue during the time this piece was made. They were painted on canvas and paper, as well as papier mache. The papier mache factories in the English Midlands had ma

A mid 19th century German papier-mâché shoulder head doll with Apollo Knot hair, with blue painted eyes, slightly smiling mouth, exposed ears, black painted and moulded elaborate hair with c