Description
Napoleon III Black-Lacquered Papier-Mache Glove Box, third quarter 19th century, embellished with parcel gilding and abalone shells, the lid with "Gants" ("Gloves") painted on the abalone chips inlay, the interior lined in foliate-printed green and ivory Florentine papers, h. 2-1/2", w. 9-5/8", d. 3-1/2".