#171

Viennese Biedermeier Era Sewing Case with Gilt and Flower Embellishments
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Description
8" (20 cm.) x 6" x 2 1/2". A wooden/paper mache sewing box has rich paper cover with gold leaf paper edging that centers a large oval glass-covered arrangement of cut velvet floral design with embroidered details. The box opens to a mirrored back with wide pressed gold paper frame,and a fitted lift-out tray in the base with four paper-trimmed compartments including a red-velvet pincushion above a hidden compartment. The tray lifts out for access to another hidden compartment. Excellent condition. Viennese,circa 1830.