Antique English Papier Mache Face Screen, c.1840s, Victorian, Mother of Pearl, Oil Painting cashmere The center diamond is 4mm

The center diamond is 4mm in diameter

which is the original use intended (no odors)

so perhaps only Cupid as love representation for the beloved or mourned

a lovely old fitted blue silk interior that is in fine condition

All original in fine condition for age and type

Antique English Papier Mache Face Screen, c.1840s, Victorian, Mother of Pearl, Oil Painting cashmere The center diamond is 4mmFace screens were on hand at a fireplace (which tended to be very quite large in order to heat rooms, remember), and were given to guests who might wish to sit near the warmth of the hearth, but not to have their cheeks blotched by direct heat, nor their wax based makeup smeared or run. I've always found this a charming tradition of the Victorian era home, and we've had such incredible sets. This is a single of exceptionally fine work, both the mother