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Victorian Papier-mâché Ladies Sewing and Writing Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Item Details
A mid-19th century black lacquer papier-mâché ladies sewing box, featuring intricate mother of pearl and abalone inlay throughout. It opens to reveal a segmented top, organized for sewing accessories and tools, and four pull out drawers with mother of pearl handles. The bottom drawer converts to a small writing desk. The castle top design has been seen on similar extant sewing boxes from Scotland, however no clear attribution could be made on this unsigned work.
| Type | Sewing Box |
| Materials | Papier-mâché, Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone, Sterling Silver |
| Brand | Unidentified |
| Marks | Unsigned |
| Period | Mid-19th Century |
| Origin | Europe |
Condition
- some minor surface wear with loss to the gilt; tearing and discoloration to the fabric lining; loss to the mother of pearl in the central design of the lid; key is not included.
Dimensions
12.0" W x 10.5" H x 9.0" D
Item #
ITMG119784
