RARE Antique Russian Marked Papier Mache 8" Round Box, Casket, Painted, MO Pearl knife set only threads remain that are

only threads remain that are held by the small framework tabs

the outer band of dark yarns

Seed pearls are early

as you can see in our large clear photos

14k gold & seed pearl monogram

RARE Antique Russian Marked Papier Mache 8" Round Box, Casket, Painted, MO Pearl knife set only threads remain that areVery RARE antique Victorian era RUSSIAN marked 8" round papier mache jewelry box, casket with ornate mother of pearl inlay, hand painted floral accenting and original partially legible paper label on the bottom! Beautiful. Papier mache started being made in the west (originated in the Orient) in the mid 18th century. Henry Clay is credited as being the major initial maker of quality pieces and he took out a patent in 1772 for "paper high varnished