19th Century Paint Decorated Box with Theorem Flowers and Marbled Paper Interior sculptural object in that amazing lettering

in that amazing lettering

especially the almost origami-like wrap of her bonnet turning into shawl

but there it is)

which have quite a but of age to them

adding to its aura of sorts

19th Century Paint Decorated Box with Theorem Flowers and Marbled Paper Interior sculptural object in that amazing letteringA beauty of an antique paint decorated box, second half 19th century I believe, with theorem painted flowers over a sort of grain painted surface, plus gold flourishes at the corners. And with the happy surprise of hand marbled paper lining the interior, original period to it I do believe. (I'd guess there was once likely an interior tray too, which may have helped with keeping the paper of the lining in good shape.) Quite a radiance to the yellow and