Plumes and Crayons 19th C. French Lacquered Pen and Pencil Box large bowl and with no apparent impact

and with no apparent impact on the strength of the handle

Truly a stunning

especially when they relate to baseball

but I have not been able to find one now that I'm looking

Plumes and Crayons 19th C. French Lacquered Pen and Pencil Box large bowl and with no apparent impactThis box is enough to make me want to start writing with a fountain penso lovely and transportive, and right in keeping with my obsession with 19th century penmanship! Mid 19th century I I believe, definitely French, and made of papier mache lacquered black with gold, deep red and rose colored details. Three compartments inside for pencils, pens, and nibs, and a long piano hinge to the lid. Super. 8 7 8 x 2 1 4 x 1 3 16 t and in very good