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Description
14" (36 cm.) x 9 1/2". The wooden-framed candy box with bombe-shaped sides has ivory silk covering with painted designs and an attached silk cornucopia with pleated edging and silk bows from which is emerging a bisque baby head with brown glass eyes and lace ruffled bonnet. The box opens to a paper-lined interior, has mother-of-pearl escutcheon, lock and key, and brass feet. A keywind music box is operated from beneath. Excellent condition. Circa 1915, the box had original purpose as a deluxe presentation or candy box.