A Rare Group of Five George III Period Simulated Satinwood Papier-Mâché Boxes c.1790 poa-item Both of these other examples

Both of these other examples are of the same size as form as our example

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A Rare Group of Five George III Period Simulated Satinwood Papier-Mâché Boxes c.1790 poa-item Both of these other examplesOrigin: English or JamaicanPeriod: George IIIProvenance: UnknownDate: c. 1790The Largest: 7. 5 wide x 4 deep x 2. 5 highThe Smallest: : 2. 5 wide x 2. 5 deep x 1. 75 highThe beautifully hand decorated papier mch boxes, of various sizes with three being square and two rectangular, each decorated to simulate satinwood with central oval painted medallions of classical female figures to bell flower pendant borders, opening to reveal black lacquer