Antique Napoleon III mother-of-pearl desk blotter styled flat on a French writing desk in an elegant library

19th Century Napoleon III Paper Mâché & Mother-of-Pearl Folio Desk Blotter

$225.00
$225.00
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Antique Napoleon III mother-of-pearl desk blotter styled flat on a French writing desk in an elegant library
  • Antique Napoleon III mother-of-pearl desk blotter styled flat on a French writing desk in an elegant library
  • 1. Antique Napoleon III paper mâché folio desk blotter with mother-of-pearl floral inlay
  • Interior of antique folio desk blotter showing original marbled paper
  • 19th-century French folio desk blotter with iridescent mother-of-pearl decoration
  • Detail of 19th-century French folio desk blotter with iridescent mother-of-pearl decoration
  • Close-up of floral mother-of-pearl inlay on Napoleon III desk blotter
  • Decorative antique writing folio for a traditional library or study back view
19th Century Napoleon III Paper Mâché & Mother-of-Pearl Folio Desk Blotter

19th Century Napoleon III Paper Mâché & Mother-of-Pearl Folio Desk Blotter

$225.00
$225.00
Details

For those of you who love the personal details that make a home your own, this charming 19th-century French folio desk blotter is a wonderful find. Its dark, lacquered paper-mâché exterior is decorated with delicate mother-of-pearl flowers, their iridescent surfaces catching the light against the deep background. Open it to reveal the original marbled paper lining, an especially appealing detail that has survived for generations. Small enough to enjoy on a writing desk, tucked beside your favorite books or displayed in a library, this is the kind of antique that makes even an everyday corner feel special.

Imagine this lovely folio in your home - where handwritten notes are still treasured, favorite books are kept close at hand, and a writing desk is as personal as the rest of the rooms. Display with an antique pen, a little stack of correspondence, or simply on its own. The folio shows some small losses to the mother-of-pearl along the border and bumps to the outer corners, honest signs of its long life. If you For the appreciate the artistry of the Napoleon III period and the pleasure of living with antiques, it's a distinctive piece to enjoy for years to come.

  • Measures 9" x 6-1/4".
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Shipping & Delivery

Each order is carefully prepared, wrapped, and packed in-house with attention to detail to ensure a safe and beautiful arrival. Fragile antiques and decorative items receive additional care in preparation and packaging. Multiple-item orders may ship separately. Packages are sent via UPS or USPS Priority Mail, selected based on the size and weight of each order.

Shipping is calculated as follows:

$0 – $45.00 = $9.00
$45.01 – $65.00 = $12.00
$65.01 – $90.00 = $15.00
$90.01 – $125.00 = $18.00
$125.01 – $149.00 = $24.00

Complimentary shipping is included on all U.S. orders over $150.

Please note: We are unable to ship to P.O. Boxes.
Collector’s Notes.

The Napoleon III period (1852–1870) is known for its richly decorative interiors and beautifully embellished personal objects. Paper mâché, often finished with lacquer and inlaid with mother-of-pearl, allowed artisans to create decorative pieces that were both practical and ornamental.

This folio's original marbled paper lining adds another appealing detail for the collector, preserving a glimpse of the materials and workmanship of its era.

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