Rare Antique Georgian Era "Envelopes" Stationery Casket, Box, Cut Steel Pique absinthe All in all

All in all

Super fine work

We're pretty sure that the gutta percha plaque is original but can't be certain

magnificent French sterling silver flatware sets were almost always packaged without knives

a symbol of 'cutting of the friendship'

Rare Antique Georgian Era "Envelopes" Stationery Casket, Box, Cut Steel Pique absinthe All in allVery fine & rare antique Georgian era 8" stationery casket, a uniquely shaped box with marcasite or steel pique 'jewels', "Envelopes" incised mother of pearl cartouche and fitted interior! We have a few other examples of this era's finest style, light burled wood, sometimes lemon wood, and the pique. We do have one other large casket or chest, a cashmere or trousseau chest, but that one is a bit more plain and not worked as extensively with the