Plumes and Crayons 19th C. French Lacquered Pen and Pencil Box large bowl I believe this piece is

I believe this piece is a fairly early Creative Playthings design

though unmarked

"If a barrel of beer be sufficient to let a family of 7 persons 12 days

*Among the events at the first Party of Life

and the printed pattern around the top is paper litho

Plumes and Crayons 19th C. French Lacquered Pen and Pencil Box large bowl I believe this piece isThis box is enough to make me want to start writing with a fountain penso lovely and transportive, and right in keeping with my obsession with 19th century penmanship! Mid 19th century I I believe, definitely French, and made of papier mache lacquered black with gold, deep red and rose colored details. Three compartments inside for pencils, pens, and nibs, and a long piano hinge to the lid. Super. 8 7 8 x 2 1 4 x 1 3 16 t and in very good