19th century straw work cigarette box with ornate parquetry and geomertrc inlays, the lower half interior and exterior designed in bright purple, green and red bands, 12 cm length (possibly prisoner of war made)
Napoleonic French prisoner of war straw work box with carved bone handles, circa 1805. Straw work and bone carving was a way of prisoners earning some extra money that could purchase them more favourable food and conditions. 20.5 cm high, 24.5 cm wide, 17…
Two French straw work boxes, 19th century, the first of circular form, decorated with geometric straw work panels, the other of rectangular form, the hinged lid inset with a floral Tunbridge ware panel, the rectangular box 9 cm high, 11 cm wide, 6.5 cm…
Antique 18th century French straw work box, fitted interior with various compartments, the central lozenge inlaid with a harbour scene, 28 cm long, 19.5 cm depth x 9 cm high