Antique Papier Mâché Sewing Box with Mother-of-Pearl Reels (c.1840) Dressing gown and a lower section with

and a lower section with two small drawers flanking a central panel

Internally complete with illustrated plates

Dimensions (approx):

and firing marks are present

Antique Papier Mâché Sewing Box with Mother-of-Pearl Reels (c.1840) Dressing gown and a lower section withMid 19th Century Papier Mch Sewing Box with Mother of Pearl & Gilt Detail (c. 1840) A charming and decorative sewing box dating to around 1840, this elegant piece is crafted from papier mch with richly detailed hand painting, inlaid mother of pearl and fine gilt detailing, typical of early Victorian taste. The hinged lid opens to reveal a lidded, compartmentalised tray lined in decorative paper, soft pink silk and velvet. Six original mother of pearl