A Napoleonic prisoner-of-war straw-work casket, circa 1800
decorated to the lid with an oval cartouche depicting a river running through the centre of a town with a three-arched bridge, the sides with urns and scrolling foliate decoration; the hinged lid and front panel opening to reveal two drawers, two dummy drawers, and three hinged compartments, the central lid decorated with a roundel containing musical instruments opening to reveal a mirror, the interior of the lid decorated with a naval building on the waterfront flying a Red Ensign and a white flag
25.5 x 18 x 11 cm.
type: Boxes by: Trusty Servant Antiques
