Antique Wood Trinket Box with Victorian Scene of Dogs & People designer suit Manganese was used as early

Manganese was used as early as the second century BC and was used during the 17th and 18th centuries

The bust area measures 42” across

The matching coat is made with an eight button double breasted front with military style lapels and collar

and a replacement button can be plain

Antique Wood Trinket Box with Victorian Scene of Dogs & People designer suit Manganese was used as earlyThis is a wonderful antique wood box dating to the Victorian era. I acquired this box 40 years ago from a 91 year old lady who was a member of a very important Montreal family her home was packed with Victorian era treasures. The box is made in a shallow form and has a hinged lid that has a glass top. An old chromolitho print is inserted into the lid through the backside chromolithography was used prior to photolithography and involved printing each