Rare Antique Georgian Era "Envelopes" Stationery Casket, Box, Cut Steel Pique absinthe Super fine work

Super fine work

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Rare Antique Georgian Era "Envelopes" Stationery Casket, Box, Cut Steel Pique absinthe Super fine workVery fine & rare antique Georgian era 8" stationery casket, a uniquely shaped box with marcasite or steel pique 'jewels', "Envelopes" incised mother of pearl cartouche and fitted interior! We have a few other examples of this era's finest style, light burled wood, sometimes lemon wood, and the pique. We do have one other large casket or chest, a cashmere or trousseau chest, but that one is a bit more plain and not worked as extensively with the