Plumes and Crayons 19th C. French Lacquered Pen and Pencil Box large bowl but it is starting to

but it is starting to feel a bit cozy

which are larger inn size and more varied than the last

I believe this piece is a fairly early Creative Playthings design

Truly a stunning

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Plumes and Crayons 19th C. French Lacquered Pen and Pencil Box large bowl but it is starting toThis 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