A Victorian papier-mache work box, of serpentine outline, wi...

by Piers Motley Auctions
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Estimate

£300 - £400

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A Victorian papier-mache work box, of serpentine outline, with shallow domed hinged lid above a pair of hinged doors, enclosing a fitted interior of cotton reel holders, thimble, with three graduated drawers for jewellery and a folding writing slope, on a shaped base, the front decorated with a castle scene with gilt floral decoration overall. 31cm wide, 31cm high, 28cm deep.

More Information

Overall condition is fair to good. Inlaid decoration is in fair order. Fittings to the interior are incomplete. drawers and writing surface is in good order. There is a chip to the underside back right hand corner of the lid.

+ Calendar 2025-02-24 10:00:00 2025-02-25 23:59:59 Europe/London Jewellery, Silver, Antiques & Collectables Two Day Sale Day 1. Jewellery, Watches, Silver, Art & Coins Day 2. Ceramics, Oriental, Glass, Toys, Collectables, Militaria, Clocks and Furniture. Piers Motley Auctions Piers Motley Auctions [email protected]
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24th Feb 25 at 10am GMT

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