Vintage to Antique Russian Malachite 10.5" Desk or Jewelry Box in the Form of a Book with Brass Inlay antique French caddy which began in 1827

which began in 1827

and is NOT included

quill blade and the scraping 'eraser' tool

the leather clad wood casket was the presentation chest for Paris confiseur chocolatier

though I have never seen another similarly made

Vintage to Antique Russian Malachite 10.5" Desk or Jewelry Box in the Form of a Book with Brass Inlay antique French caddy which began in 1827Striking & large antique to vintage 10 5 8" Russian malachite jewelry or desk box in the shape of a book with brass strip or string inlays and recently relined with a newer beige moire style fabric! Overly heavy, this one weighs just under six pounds and it appears to be malachite veneers over a black slate or possibly even unpolished marble? A beautiful piece, a veritable marquetry of different malachite panels and in wonderful condition, with a nod