{"product_id":"antique-french-papeterie-box","title":"Antique French \"Papeterie\" Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an antique French \"Papeterie\" box, used for storing stationery or letters\u003c\/span\u003e. It is constructed from red-papered cardboard and features a distinctive metal script plaque on the front with additional accents on the top corners and handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e The ornamental metal script on the front reads \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"Papeterie\"\u003c\/span\u003e, which is the French word for stationery or writing supplies. The inside is pale pink, and the bottom is black. These specific boxes were highly popular in France and were often designed as elaborate writing kits for children, young adults, or dolls. Many well-known examples from this era were produced by Parisian toy and novelty publishers. It dates from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003elate 19th or early 20th century, specifically around  (circa 1890-1930). The Papeterie measures 11.5\" x 7.5\" x 5\". While this one does not include the normal items that would have come with a Papeterie, it is the perfect beginning to start one. \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e Please email me with questions. \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Monahan Papers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59728784392478,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6170\/1150\/files\/2026-08-0307.40.39.jpg?v=1785761964","url":"https:\/\/www.monahanpapers.co\/products\/antique-french-papeterie-box","provider":"Monahan Papers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}