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Chinese Green Dyed Shagreen Covered Eyeglass Case with Copper Trim

About the Item

Chinese papier mâché eyeglass case of flattened tubular form with closed ends and sliding open in the center covered in green stained shagreen and trimmed in copper.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 2.63 in (6.69 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ACK1stDibs: LU7371242152212

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