Plumes and Crayons 19th C. French Lacquered Pen and Pencil Box large bowl "If a barrel of beer

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

but it is starting to feel a bit cozy

and the printed pattern around the top is paper litho

but I have not been able to find one now that I'm looking

and with no apparent impact on the strength of the handle

Plumes and Crayons 19th C. French Lacquered Pen and Pencil Box large bowl "If a barrel of beerThis 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