A Victorian papier mache writing box with carrying handle, a...

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£230

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A Victorian papier mache writing box with carrying handle, allover hand painted and mother-of-pearl inlaid floral decoration with gilding, 2 hinged lids enclosing inkwells and end drawer below, 24cm x 15cm, height excluding handle 10cm

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Some surface wear, small sections of inlay missing, rubbing to gilding. Handle has been broken and re-glued, hinges have been replaced on one side, some splitting around replacement hinges. Small sections of base chipped off.

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Auction Date: 9th Dec 2020 at 10am

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