Antique Anglo-Indian papier mache campaign cellarette, 19thC India

A highly decorative & rare 19th century Anglo Indian papier mache campaign cellarette, likely made in Kashmir for a British military officer posted in India during the days of the Raj. The octagonal shaped, black lacquered papier mache case, decorated on all eight sides with hand painted designs of flowers. The conforming hinged lid profusely decorated with hand painted flowerheads and retaining it’s original hand forged iron pull, hinges & hasp, opening to reveal a segmented interior painted in a stunning vermillion red. (A near identical pair described as ‘A Pair of Anglo-Indian Low Tables’ were previously offered at Sotheby’s New York on January 24th, 2020, (Lot #787) as part of the 2-day sale of the personal effects belonging to famed York City interior designer, Mario Buatta, – the pair sold for $27,500. USD plus commission).

Dimensions of the cellarette 44,5 x 42,5 x 43