A fine Victorian inlaid papier mache lady's compendium, 19th century, the shaped black lacquer box inlaid with pearl and abalone shell enhanced, with gilt and painted decoration, beautifully fitted with a paper and silk, lined jewellery tray, four partitioned drawers with pearl handles behind a pair of doors, the lower drawer serving as a removable velvet lined writing, slope, height 29.5 cm, width 39.5 cm, depth 34.5 cm