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Lot 293:
A Collection of Antique and Vintage Decorative Boxes and a Wooden Stereoscope
Description
An assortment of vintage and antique decorative objects featuring a variety of storage boxes and an optical device. The collection includes a wooden stereoscope viewer mounted on a pedestal base with dual black eyepieces. Notable boxes include a large chest with parquetry inlay, a black lacquered box with hand-painted floral motifs, and an ornate silver-tone metal box with embossed scrollwork resting on four feet. Also present is a brown textured cigar box bearing the Spanish inscription PERFECTOS FINOS and a paperboard box featuring a lithographed landscape with the text Love the Giver. The group further contains a small framed decorative initial B and several other boxes of varying sizes and materials, including wood, metal, and paperboard. Construction techniques observed include inlay, hand-painting, and metal embossing.
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