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

$15,500
£11,749.60
€13,703.18
CA$22,246.76
A$22,429.03
CHF 12,771.37
MX$272,634.28
NOK 150,759.81
SEK 150,327.01
DKK 102,429.62

About the Item

Papier mâché circa 1870 English inlaid lacquered sewing box/jewelry box, with many Velvet and mother-of-pearl compartments, hidden area in center. Hand-carved mother-of-pearl, inlaid with abalone gold leaf hand-painted and embellished decoration.

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