"17th Century Blackened Leather Writing Case With Engraved Decoration"
Writing case in blackened leather with geometric engraved decoration embellished with foliage; brass trim, presence of the key which closes the interior part and the box itself, lock in operation; interior with compartments for inkwell and talc reserve - 17th century period. The interior is interesting in view of its domino paper, ancestor of wallpaper, cover often used in publishing before binding. The profession of dominotier was mentioned by Étienne Boileau, provost of the famous book of trades