Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Writing Box

Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Black Lacquered Papier Mache Writing Box, the folding top opening to red velvet writing surface which conceals a storage compartment.

4.5" H x 12" W x 8.75" D.

Provenance: The Estate of Alton G. Marshall, former aide to Nelson Rockefeller and President of Rockefeller Center. 

Keywords: Writing tools, Antiques, Lacquer ware, MOP, Shell inlay, Nacre, Gilt accents, Inkwell, Travel desk, Decorative Arts