A Napoleon III period papier-mâché and wood marquetry playing card box or case with its original key. The lid features a rich polychrome decoration highlighted with gold and mother-of-pearl inlays, comprising an opulent bouquet of flowers and fruit in a central relief medallion, framed in gold, and flowering branches on the rim. The interior is compartmentalized with slots for chips and playing cards. Good overall condition with signs of age.
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- Reference :
- 4520
- Width :
- 33 (cm)
- Height :
- 6 (cm)
- Depth :
- 25 (cm)
- Era:
- 19th century
- Style:
- Napoleon III
- Materials:
- Papier-mâché, mother-of-pearl