Description
A superbly hand painted English table box with a Scottish Highland scene with capercaillie grouse in a courtship display. Dating to the late 19th-Century to early 20th-Century, this high quality box is handmade papier mache and lacquer. These lovely antique boxes were typically used for cigars or cigarettes. It would be a fine gift for a connoisseur. collector of boxes or a handsome desk accessory.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Condition is excellent
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Lacquer, Paper Mache
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Condition is excellent
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Lacquer, Paper Mache
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Condition is excellent
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
1.75 x 5.25 x 3.5 in
Antique English Papier Mache Box W/ Scottish Highland Grouse Scene
Estimate $600-$890
Starting Price
$300
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Sep 15, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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