$650
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Description
10"h (25 cm) secretaire. Of firm-sided carton with lithographed paper cover to simulate burled walnut, the pair of furniture includes secretaire with drop front desk, three drawers, display niches and drawers inside the desk; and chest of drawers with three long pullout drawers. Each is decorated with side columns edged with gilt papers, and decorative brass knobs. The chest has gilt label "A mon amour" on the front. The furniture was originally presented as deluxe candy boxes, designed to be used as play objects for miniature dolls after the candy was gone. French, circa 1860. Excellent condition, some slight paper rubs at corners.