Plumes and Crayons 19th C. French Lacquered Pen and Pencil Box large bowl which are larger inn size

which are larger inn size and more varied than the last

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I'm not sure what this treen canister was made to hold

though unmarked

especially when they relate to baseball

Plumes and Crayons 19th C. French Lacquered Pen and Pencil Box large bowl which are larger inn sizeThis box is enough to make me want to start writing with a fountain penso lovely and transportive, and right in keeping with my obsession with 19th century penmanship! Mid 19th century I I believe, definitely French, and made of papier mache lacquered black with gold, deep red and rose colored details. Three compartments inside for pencils, pens, and nibs, and a long piano hinge to the lid. Super. 8 7 8 x 2 1 4 x 1 3 16 t and in very good