A.R. BROOMER ACQUIRES RARE PRISONER-OF-WAR BOX

Amanda Broomer, gallery # 86 has acquired a rare French prisoner-of-war straw-work box, circa 1825. The top of the box depicts a trial during the Napoleonic era. It was most likely the trial of the individual who made the box. The interior two levels feature a variety of compartments, beautifully decorated with floral and scenic motifs. It is 12 1/2'' Long, 5 1/2'' High and has a depth of 10''.

''The box was designed,'' says Amanda, to be used as a dressing table box. It might have had a mirror inserted in the top for this purpose. ''This is an item for a collector who is interested in Napoleonic material.''

A.R Broomer specializes in 16th to 19th century works of art, religious figures and reliquaries. She was recently written up in Forbes magazine for her collection of unusual religious relics.

 

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