A 19thC Regency Period Papier-Mâché 'Hero' Neutral Theatrical Mask sub-Antiques Height: 11 inches

Height: 11 inches

a beautiful wall hanging or as a personal storage bag as the maker probably intended

blued steel hands and an engraving verso reading 'S

this good appliqué French Tricolour flag is a well-made textile

but overall the pair are still in good general order

A 19thC Regency Period Papier-Mâché 'Hero' Neutral Theatrical Mask sub-Antiques Height: 11 inchesOrigin: English Period: Early Nineteenth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1820 Length: 17. 5 inches (the whole) Mask: 8 inches high x 5 inches wide The neutral ebony papier mch mask with a turned and tapered gilt painted wooden handle stick, with later hanging block and loop. The reverse reveals the word Hero written in pencil, a couple of old repairs and a wooden stabilising block which allows the mask to be hung from a string, To the front of