#34

Fine French Poupee Toilette in Original Unusual Presentation Box
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$1,300
sold
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Description
10" (25 cm.) x 7" box. 3"h. pitcher. A wooden box is beautifully-covered with lithographed papers centered by a gilt-lettered banner "Toilette" and hinges open to reveal an unusual interior that actually forms a toilette table,with set-back lace-edged mirror on the three-sided inside lid flanked by a pair of gilt ormolu candle holders. A nine-piece porcelain toilette service is arranged upon the table top along with various combs,soaps,silk sachets,brushes,and other articles. The "walls" and "floor" are covered with lithographed papers to simulate wall and floor covers,and the table is edged with fine lace to match the mirror frame. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French,circa 1874. Value Points: rare luxury presentation in its original condition,the contents still tied to table and boards.