Antique Victorian Paper Mache Jennens and Bettridge Style With Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tilt Top Table

Antique Victorian paper Mache with mother of pearl inlaid tilt top table
Low profile table, 16” height.
Floral design with Mother of pearl inlaid on top of the table and gold gilt design on top and legs of the table.

The table when laid down does not lock.

Made in England.

25.5″ width, 21″ depth and 16″ height

History:
Mother of pearl, also known as nacre, has been prized for its beauty and durability for thousands of years. The use of mother of pearl in jewelry and decorative objects can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans.
However, it was during the Ming dynasty in China (1368-1644) that mother of pearl became widely used in decorative arts. The Chinese artisans were particularly skilled in carving intricate designs into the material, which was often used to embellish furniture, screens, and other objects.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, mother of pearl was a popular material for inlay work in furniture and musical instruments. It was also used to create buttons, snuff boxes, and other small decorative items.
Context about History written above is from this website: https://atoleajewelry.com/blogs/waterproof-jewelry-blog/mother-of-pearl-history