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

It is attached to a black wooden dowel and has a central ribbon to hang which can be adjusted

and a few dings but it has wonderful vintage charm

Styling tips Add some Art Deco glamour to your home bar with this stylish piece

5cm Tall x 28

Circa 1890: Hand-Painted Papier Mache Blotting Pad with Mother of Pearl french vintage sweet moulds It is attached to aI 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