Circa 1890: Hand-Painted Papier Mache Blotting Pad with Mother of Pearl french vintage sweet moulds It depicts a glimpse of

It depicts a glimpse of a harbour scene and I find it so lovely and calming

68cm tall x 33cm wide

4") 121cms length (47

and a few dings but it has wonderful vintage charm

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Circa 1890: Hand-Painted Papier Mache Blotting Pad with Mother of Pearl french vintage sweet moulds It depicts a glimpse ofI 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