Description
Two European cartouche boxes, 19th/20th century Black patent leather, stitched, box rubbed, surface of lid rough, closing strap torn on the side, coupling tab on the back. A garnet symbol (Carabinieri?) applied to the lid. Also a smaller example with beautifully gilt non-ferrous metal overlay in the form of a large intertwined cipher, lid detached from the box, one side part missing, two of the straps well replaced. Measures approx. 19 x 10 x 7 cm and approx. 12 x 9 x 4 cm. Condition: II
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Two European cartouche boxes, 19th/20th century
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