Lot 775: A Scalloped Toile de Jouy Patterned Wastepaper Bin with Gilded Interior
A decorative wastepaper bin of rectangular form, featuring a scalloped top rim. The object is constructed from a composite material, likely heavy board or wood, with a printed paper or fabric overlay. The exterior is decorated with a raspberry-pink Toile de Jouy pattern on a cream ground, depicting traditional pastoral scenes and floral motifs. The interior and top rim are finished with a gold-toned gilded surface. A small white adhesive label is present on the interior surface, bearing the hand-written number 11. No permanent manufacturer marks or signatures are visible.
Condition report:
The item shows light surface wear and minor rubbing to the gilded rim, consistent with use. No significant structural damage or losses to the printed decoration are visible.
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