A Victorian mother-of-pearl inlaid papier mache writing slope and a jewel casket, mid 19th century, the writing slop inlaid with pearl, paua shell and bone inlay with gilt enrichments, the with a leather writing slope and compartments, the other box with pearl, enamel and gilt decorations featuring birds in flowering trees, the casket 10.5 cm high, 30 cm wide, 21 cm deep