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A Rare 18th C. Straw Work Perfume Box
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Pre 1800 item# 747478
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S. Sarvari Crofoot
574-784-8015
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The execution, domestic Dutch scene, and hardware on this piece (though customarily referred to as Napoleonic Prisoner of War Art) could also be of commercial or religious endeavor. The ambitious artistic shape, fragile nature and age of this piece is extraordinary. The Dutch and French prisoners' straw work sold in prison markets, enabling a means of social inner action and monetary benefit. This art form was also practiced in the East and Europe, becoming in vogue in the seventeenth cent ...click for details
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Papier Mache Writing Slope
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Pre 1900 item# 167340
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S. Sarvari Crofoot
574-784-8015
$1,200.00
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The gold leaf on this piece is exceptional. The exterior surface is in good condition, with no losses to the inlay, and the interior velvet writing surface is original and in good condition.There is one area of imperfection, under the small keyhole. ( see photo )It is 12 1/4 inches wide, 9 3/4 inches deep, and 4 inches high at the back. 19th century
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