Jewellery box - Papier-mache - A 19th-century libretto
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A Victorian-era book-shaped trinket box in black lacquer with iridescent floral inlays and hand-painted gold details, measuring 9.5 × 9 × 2 cm, made of papier-mâché with a metal engraved side closure, originating from the United Kingdom and dating to c. 1860–1880, in good condition with minor age patina.
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Rare and deliciously charming Victorian-style miniature book-shaped storage box / jewelry box (second half of the 19th century, ca. 1860–1880) shaped like a tiny book (extremely compact size 9.5 x 9 x 2 cm).
Made in black lacquer with elegant iridescent floral motif inlays and hand-painted gold details. The contoured back bears the gold inscription "Friendship's Offering". Original side closure in worked metal, perfectly functioning.
Type: Book-shaped storage box / jewelry case
Dimensions: 9.5 x 9 x 2 cm
Era: 19th Century (Victorian, ca. 1860–1880)
Materials: Black lacquer / papier-mâché, gold finishes, worked metal (closure)
Conditions: Very good considering its age. It retains its natural patina with mild surface craquelure and minimal age-related wear on the edges, which attest to its authenticity.
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Specialist in modern antiques and design
Translated by Google TranslateRare and deliciously charming Victorian-style miniature book-shaped storage box / jewelry box (second half of the 19th century, ca. 1860–1880) shaped like a tiny book (extremely compact size 9.5 x 9 x 2 cm).
Made in black lacquer with elegant iridescent floral motif inlays and hand-painted gold details. The contoured back bears the gold inscription "Friendship's Offering". Original side closure in worked metal, perfectly functioning.
Type: Book-shaped storage box / jewelry case
Dimensions: 9.5 x 9 x 2 cm
Era: 19th Century (Victorian, ca. 1860–1880)
Materials: Black lacquer / papier-mâché, gold finishes, worked metal (closure)
Conditions: Very good considering its age. It retains its natural patina with mild surface craquelure and minimal age-related wear on the edges, which attest to its authenticity.
Seller's Story
Specialist in modern antiques and design
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Era
1400-1900
Paper type
Papier-mache
Title additional information
A 19th-century libretto
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
lacquer, Metal, Paper
Style
Antique
Colour
Black, White
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
9.5 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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