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Decorative secretary box with hand painting and mother of pearl inlay, 19 th c.

$1,200
£909.63
€1,062.09
CA$1,680.86
A$1,892.10
CHF 1,001.14
MX$23,469.19
NOK 12,368.33
SEK 11,829.21
DKK 7,923.69
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About the Item

This antique box is from London made from papier-mâché The top is hand painted and inlaid with mother of pearl. It is finely painted and has an interior with defined Spaces for writing implements and stationery the inside Is lined with emerald green velvet.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Houston, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1378237418502

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