Vase
ca. 1850 (made)
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Object Type
This vase, which is one of a pair of vases (W.93A-1926), was used as part of the decorative arrangement on a mantelpiece or side table. This vase is typical in shape to examples produced by several firms. It could have been used for dried or fresh flowers as the oiled and oven baked papier mâché was waterproof.
People
Jennens & Bettridge, the firm run by Theodore Hyla Jennens and John Bettridge between 1816 and 1864, were famous for the range of papier mâché goods manufactured in their factory at 99, Constitution Hill, Birmingham. They also had premises at 6 Halkin Street West, Belgrave Square, London. The firm produced a range of products including writing boxes, trays, fans, and larger pieces of furniture such as chairs, tables and sofas. This vase is stamped on the bottom with the firm's name.
Materials & Making
Papier mâché was made by pasting layers of paper over moulds of the required shape. The mould for this vase was cut horizontally and the two halves pasted together with more layers of paper. After oiling and baking at very high temperatures, the vase would have been varnished and painted before the gilded decoration was added. A final coat of varnish was then applied before the vase was stove-dried and polished.
This vase, which is one of a pair of vases (W.93A-1926), was used as part of the decorative arrangement on a mantelpiece or side table. This vase is typical in shape to examples produced by several firms. It could have been used for dried or fresh flowers as the oiled and oven baked papier mâché was waterproof.
People
Jennens & Bettridge, the firm run by Theodore Hyla Jennens and John Bettridge between 1816 and 1864, were famous for the range of papier mâché goods manufactured in their factory at 99, Constitution Hill, Birmingham. They also had premises at 6 Halkin Street West, Belgrave Square, London. The firm produced a range of products including writing boxes, trays, fans, and larger pieces of furniture such as chairs, tables and sofas. This vase is stamped on the bottom with the firm's name.
Materials & Making
Papier mâché was made by pasting layers of paper over moulds of the required shape. The mould for this vase was cut horizontally and the two halves pasted together with more layers of paper. After oiling and baking at very high temperatures, the vase would have been varnished and painted before the gilded decoration was added. A final coat of varnish was then applied before the vase was stove-dried and polished.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Papier mâché, painted and gilded |
Brief description | Papier mâché vase, one of a pair, decorated with sprays of flowers and leaves, made by Jennens and Bettridge. English, ca. 1850. |
Physical description | One of two papier-mâché vases decorated in polychrome on an olive green ground. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Both vases impressed on base 'JENNENS & BETTRIDGE LONDON BIRM', beneath a crown |
Credit line | Given by Mr Marmaduke Langdale Horn |
Object history | Manufactured by Jennens & Bettridge, Birmingham 06/01/2010 valuation of £800 is for the pair (W.93&A-1926) |
Summary | Object Type This vase, which is one of a pair of vases (W.93A-1926), was used as part of the decorative arrangement on a mantelpiece or side table. This vase is typical in shape to examples produced by several firms. It could have been used for dried or fresh flowers as the oiled and oven baked papier mâché was waterproof. People Jennens & Bettridge, the firm run by Theodore Hyla Jennens and John Bettridge between 1816 and 1864, were famous for the range of papier mâché goods manufactured in their factory at 99, Constitution Hill, Birmingham. They also had premises at 6 Halkin Street West, Belgrave Square, London. The firm produced a range of products including writing boxes, trays, fans, and larger pieces of furniture such as chairs, tables and sofas. This vase is stamped on the bottom with the firm's name. Materials & Making Papier mâché was made by pasting layers of paper over moulds of the required shape. The mould for this vase was cut horizontally and the two halves pasted together with more layers of paper. After oiling and baking at very high temperatures, the vase would have been varnished and painted before the gilded decoration was added. A final coat of varnish was then applied before the vase was stove-dried and polished. |
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Accession number | W.93-1926 |
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Record created | March 27, 2003 |
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