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

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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.
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