A rare Napoleonic Neo-classical straw-work needlecase. Very finely tinted in neo-classical colours with a figure of Victory, abundance & symbols of Masonry. Ht 222mm x 41mm x 5mm
Dieppe c 1800.
Made of very finely cut and coloured straw work, on prison hulks. They were sold to better the life of the prisoner, to tourists. This example in mint condition, with three fold inner
Price inc GST $450
