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Description
27" L. A wooden box with steepled roof has
sliding lid that, when removed, reveals the
fitted interior, comprising various animals cages
with paper mache animals. The menagerie has
lithographed paper in the style of so-called
Biedermeier furniture with elaborate scrolls and
garlands, and the names of each animal over its
cage. There are ten separate cages and two open
stalls for larger giraffes and elephants. Within
each cage is the appropriate paper mache animals
with flocked finish and painted details. An
exceptional ensemble with original decorations
and animals. Germany, circa 1870.