Superb 19th Century Miniature Folding Room with Carved Ivory Miniatures

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15" (38 cm.) w. x 10"d. x 10"d. The heavy card paper folding room assembles to form an elegant salon with two rear windows having Dresden embossed-paper valences and lace curtains,wall-paper with border,and lithographed-paper floor. There is an original Dresden-paper framed mirror and soft metal fireplace with silvered finish. The room is furnished with an outstanding selection of mid-19th century carved ivory pieces including secretary desk with hinged drop front having ivory writing utensils on the interior; superb cabinet with intricate cutwork on the front door; spinet piano with pedal frame,carved keys,music sheet and carved candle sticks and vases; toilette table with mirror and carved jars; mirrored-back curio cabinet with tiny treasures; floor lamp with silk shade; spinning wheel; rocking chair,straight chair with superb carving of cabriole legs; chess table with minute chess figures and an ebony tea table with ivory feet that is richly laden with tiny ivory dishes. Also,there is a set of five very delicate bone chairs with silk upholstered seats,and two matching foot stools. Excellent condition,few small missing pieces. European,mid-19th century,an extraordinary collection of rarities in wonderfully-preserved condition