Antique Victorian Era 12" Jewelry or Work Box, Gorgeous Hand Painted Casket Massai along with the French Empire

along with the French Empire

and Marseille developed innovative vessel shapes and decorative motifs prized among collectors throughout Europe

it is a pleasure just to see such Old World artisan work

as it is really difficult to see on the very dark brown supple soft leather)

you can see why the precious old sets are so sought after

Antique Victorian Era 12" Jewelry or Work Box, Gorgeous Hand Painted Casket Massai along with the French EmpireRichly inlaid with mother of pearl panels and plaques, and beautifully hand painted with a charming Country Manor and pastoral scene, this oversized desktop stationery chest or fine old jewelry casket will thrill you as a work of art, too. Dating to mid Victorian era, c. 1850 70, it still retains the original red silk lining in full, and is without any damage to the many inlays or to the painted top. The only damage to note has been expertly restored