A Rare Group of Five George III Period Simulated Satinwood Papier-Mâché Boxes c.1790 antiques A rare and attractive piece

A rare and attractive piece of unusual heraldry

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A Rare Group of Five George III Period Simulated Satinwood Papier-Mâché Boxes c.1790 antiques A rare and attractive pieceOrigin: English or JamaicanPeriod: George IIIProvenance: UnknownDate: c. 1790The Largest: 7. 5 wide x 4 deep x 2. 5 highThe Smallest: : 2. 5 wide x 2. 5 deep x 1. 75 highThe beautifully hand decorated papier mch boxes, of various sizes with three being square and two rectangular, each decorated to simulate satinwood with central oval painted medallions of classical female figures to bell flower pendant borders, opening to reveal black lacquer