19th C Dovetailed Writing Box with Fine Scherenschnitte Decorated Lid laquerware It is marked on the

It is marked on the bottom 493-10

and to keep on the kitchen counter the rest of the time

but not on her fabulously carved face

11 3/4" long x 7 3/4" deep x 3 1/4" tall

providing fodder for all manner of complex readings and predictions

19th C Dovetailed Writing Box with Fine Scherenschnitte Decorated Lid laquerware It is marked on theI found this special box in Great Barrington, Ma, and think the wonderful Scherenschnitte cut paper decoupage on the lid is either New England or Pennsylvania in origin, and likely dates to the mid 19th century. There may be some loss but not a lot; among the finely cut images are swans swimming and a variety of other birds, including an eagle with spread wings holding either a snake or banner in its beak. At the center, surrounded by figures with