Antique English Victorian Era Papier Mache Writer's Box, Inlaid Mother of Pearl double frame Elaborately designed

Elaborately designed

Presenting an exceptional pair of hand carved caryatid panels

Original stopper is stuck enough I'm not willing to force it

perhaps none more fun than the old presentation boxes made specifically for the confections and chocolates of early to mid-1800s

serpentine shaped wood with ornate marquetry style inlay

Antique English Victorian Era Papier Mache Writer's Box, Inlaid Mother of Pearl double frame Elaborately designedA rather unique lap desk, writer's box, typical with the original velvet writing surface on inside lid, but rather unique in that it is fitted out with foil lined compartments and lids for some. The foil and a spot for matches makes me think it was a combination correspondence box and also cigars box. Quite unique, indeed. The size is also interesting, smaller at 10. 5" x 7. 25" and nearly 2" in depth, no slant to it. Well preserved, all that gorgeous