Vintage to Antique Russian Malachite 10.5" Desk or Jewelry Box in the Form of a Book with Brass Inlay antique French caddy wealthy youth protesting The Terror

wealthy youth protesting The Terror (guillotined Royals

wood stringing - very pretty

quill blade and the scraping 'eraser' tool

there are several such places around Paris - still charming

round bases with drilled holes for wall mounting

Vintage to Antique Russian Malachite 10.5" Desk or Jewelry Box in the Form of a Book with Brass Inlay antique French caddy wealthy youth protesting The TerrorStriking & 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