Rare 19th C. Large Mosaic Work Parquetry Set in Original Slide Top Box reading glasses I found a total of

I found a total of six hand-painted postcards signed/stamped G

but there are still a good 50 pages or so left

4 5/8" x 2 3/4"

3 1/2" x 5 1/2" and in excellent condition with no stains or edge wear really at all

Rare 19th C. Large Mosaic Work Parquetry Set in Original Slide Top Box reading glasses I found a total ofThis wonderful antique "Mosaic Work" parquetry set, produced in Germany I believe in the 1850 60s or so, seems likely to be missing just a few pieces or it may be that I just don't know how to fit them together properly! Whatever the case, it's a beauty of a set, and a very rare one to find, with its original pair of design cards inside, suggesting various forms to be made. I just dumped them all out on the table and started playing, and could go on