#220

French Presentation Box with Doll Furniture and Bisque Doll
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$1,600
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Description
19" x 12" (48 x 30 cm). A heavy board box with rich lithographed paper designs including illustration of two girls on the lid, opens to reveal its original well-fitted interior containing four piece furniture ensemble, each formed of scrolled spindles interwoven with silk ribbons, each piece of furniture actually with lift-up lid for storage of candies; along with bisque doll having glass eyes, open mouth, original blonde mohair wig, five piece paper mache body with black boots. The lavish arrangement was created for presentation in Paris Etrenne catalog of the 1900 era. Excellent unplayed with condition. Circa 1900.