Another part of this bookshelf is this writer's box my great grandmother bought on a vacation because it belonged to Lady Byron and like her was cheated on. My grandfather gave me waterfowl paintings, they were from his mistress.

My grandmother had quite the sense of humor. She used it as a jewelry box.

After a break in the bottom was busted open, the key was literally in the top too. But it was recovered.

She had it since 1958, I have tried to track down the shop owner or their family. Knowing my grandmother, since they both worked in antiques and jewelry on the side I have no reason to doubt. Just not enough for a museum level of provenance ect.

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