Table or dresser box with drawer, K. H. M

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This box is painted black and gold, with colored details. A central scallop-edged cartouche with floral flourishes encloses the monogram “K.H.M.” The edges are framed with a double-line gold border. The spine is painted with lines imitating tooling and a faux clasp is at the foredge. All edges are painted gold. The drawer, which opens from the bottom edge, is lined in maroon paper printed with a pattern of gold dots.

Table or dresser box with drawer, K. H. M

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