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A Victorian papier mache work box with mother of pearl inlay
Circa 1880
The rectangular body decorated with hand painted scenic plaques and bordered by mother of pearl bands and applied gilt decoration, with a hinged lid opening to reveal a series of sewing related compartments, and a further pair of hinged doors opening to reveal a fitted interior of drawers and a folded writing plane below, 29.5 cm high.
Sold for $850
Lot 55
Circa 1880
The rectangular body decorated with hand painted scenic plaques and bordered by mother of pearl bands and applied gilt decoration, with a hinged lid opening to reveal a series of sewing related compartments, and a further pair of hinged doors opening to reveal a fitted interior of drawers and a folded writing plane below, 29.5 cm high.
Estimate $600 - $800
Dec Arts Sunday Sale
AUCTION
Sale: LJ5516
12:00pm - 5 June 2011
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
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