Ebonised Pencil Box With Cricket Scene On The Lid

Ebonised Pencil Box With Cricket Scene On The Lid

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30941

Vintage Papier Mache Cricket Pencil Case.
A black lacquered Papier-mâché pencil box with partitioned interior, hinged lid with applied printed scene. The scene depicting a comical cricket match taking place. A tented pavilion with spectators can be seen in the background. A rare cricket collectors item.

There are also several images of the pencil case with other cricket items that are available separately. Please call for details.

Dimensions:

Height 3 cm / 1 "
Width 20 cm / 8"
Depth 5.7 cm / 2 "
Period

1850-1899

Year

Late 19th century

Medium

Papier-mâché

Condition

Some loss of black lacquer, clear lacquer to the lid with similar loss. Lid stiff to open.

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