Writing Box

1750

7.6 cm 6 cm 6 cm

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This box is covered with shagreen, specially prepared and stained sharkskin, with a design of tiny gold studs. These mimic the patterns that would have been found on full-size luxury trunks and other leather cases of this period.

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