Victorian leather lacquered cigar case with removeable sleeve collectors piec A nice piece of fishing

A nice piece of fishing folk art or curio in with treacle patina - so lovely in the hand or to just look at and admire

The carving is very fine and intricate you just need to look at Budai's toe nails to get what I'm saying

he appeared as one of the band members in George in Civvy Street

Condition - rich patina

Victorian leather lacquered cigar case with removeable sleeve collectors piec A nice piece of fishingThis is a wonderful piece of everyday Victoriana they were so flamboyant; taking the time and effort to decorate something that could be construed as mundane with such a lovely romantic painting Please note: the first image maybe an enhanced presentation image. For an accurate representation of condition, including any wear or age related marks, please refer to the additional photographs provided. The concertinaed leather sides are intact warn but