Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box

Attributed Karl Springer blue python snake skin silver mounted Art Deco skyscraper stepped base and top trim.

Sterling silver large genuine smoke Topaz, rosewood elaborate decorative desk paperweight.

Silver crest men’s humidor bronze and sterling large box. Wood interior with mesh screen wonderful condition.

Midcentury Hollywood Regency steel front bronze patina studded tassel pull cabinet, dark Walnut exterior, great low scale for under TV or end of bed.

This large antique paper mâché and lacquered box is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in England in circa 1870 in the period Aesthetic Movement style. The box was made as a sewing chest, but could be adapted for other purposes such as a jewelry box. The box is composed of paper mâché with a glossy black lacquered finish. The stepped top has scalloped edges and a detailed border of inlaid mother of pearl done with a floral motif. The central portion of the box's top is done with large pieces of mother of pearl or abalone shell and accented with flaked gilt details. The front and sides of the box are accented with hand-painted gilt detailing and the inside of the top is hand painted with floral accents. The inner tray of this box is divided into several compartments, some having fabric covered lids with molded handles. The inside of the box is paper lined in the same blue patterned paper as the tray. There is small brass lock on the front of the box, but there is no key. The box is finished with round squat biscuit shaped feet. Please note that due to the composition of this box, it may only be shipped within Canada.

English Victorian papier mache pearl inlaid box with scalloped and floral painted top.  

1880s Hand painted box with mother of Pearl adornment. Purchased from an East Hampton estate.

This handsome painted jewel box is a pleasure. The interior has been refitted.