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French Decoupage Lacquered Metal Match Book Holder

$165
£123.49
€143
CA$229.32
A$258.30
CHF 133.76
MX$3,136.89
NOK 1,699.08
SEK 1,611.72
DKK 1,066.96
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About the Item

A decoupaged and lacquered metal match book holder, circa mid-late 19th Century, France. A charming hand-made piece, showing a paper grisalle image of four women in period dress, a boudoir scene, on the front. Hand painted accents in French blue surrounding the image and bordering the yellow ochre holder. The metal holder has rolled rims and side cutouts for the match strikers. An unusual little bibelot, measuring 1.5 in. L x .75 in. W x 2.5 in. H Crazing and fritting to the lacquer as expected.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Width: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    French Provincial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Metal,Paper,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Crazing and fritting to the lacquer as expected.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1758244393792

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