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Lot 134
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Straw Work Box
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Made by Napoleonic prisoners of war, late 18th or early 19th century, face of box depicting exotic scene, hinged lid opening to reveal divided lift out tray composed of five compartments, three compartments with lids showing off a floral and harp decoration, tray lifts to show two more compartments with sunburst inlay design.

3.5 x 10.5 x 7.25 in.

Wear, lifting, and loss to straw inlay throughout; silvering to mirror; key missing; overall age appropriate condition.