Antique Papier Mâché Sewing Box with Mother-of-Pearl Reels (c.1840) sewing room decor this is a lovely piece

this is a lovely piece of rustic dairy kitchenalia with strong farmhouse appeal

although they are now difficult to decipher

Vintage Gabrielle Designs Aunt Lucy Bear 1978

small losses to corners and general toning

Compact in size and with bold graphics

Antique Papier Mâché Sewing Box with Mother-of-Pearl Reels (c.1840) sewing room decor this is a lovely pieceMid 19th Century Papier Mch Sewing Box with Mother of Pearl & Gilt Detail (c. 1840) A charming and decorative sewing box dating to around 1840, this elegant piece is crafted from papier mch with richly detailed hand painting, inlaid mother of pearl and fine gilt detailing, typical of early Victorian taste. The hinged lid opens to reveal a lidded, compartmentalised tray lined in decorative paper, soft pink silk and velvet. Six original mother of pearl