$750
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Description
7" (18 cm.) l. The paper mache box, shaped as a French recamier with gracefully shaped sides and upholstered seat, has superb engraved paper cover with colorful designs including blue red-winged cranes centering a garland-framed lyre at each head-rest; a hidden pull-out drawer at the base was originally used as a container for luxury candies. Excellent condition. French, circa 1850, rare early candy box.