Antique Calligrapher's Pen Box, Lacquered, Quill Case, Chinoiserie, VictorianOur Stock # 25857 This is an antique calligrapher's pen box. An Oriental, lacquered papier mch quill case in Chinoiserie taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Fascinating pen case with a pleasingly decorative lid scene Displays a desirable aged patina and in lightly time worn order Deep black lacquer applied upon papier mch Gilt coloured lacquer adds an attractive hue Lid adorned with a quartet of figures and background detail Opens