The scarf isn't signed Hèrmes? Debora
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Art Deco flowers. Flat and geometric. Like those on your box. Debora [ATTACH]
This item has the same provenance. Debora [ATTACH]
They identified it as both Jacobean (1603-1625) and "18th century or earlier." In other words, they didn't know. Debora [ATTACH]
In what part of the world did you find your box, Chris? What were you told about it? And would you be kind enough to go back to your original...
Google Lens matches the pattern to "Amherst Japan." Yours doesn't appear to have the same quality of decoration so may be inspired by. Debora
Great to see the original upholstery. So much easier to evaluate the piece as it was meant to be seen. Debora
I must say... I'm not a Hummel fan but this one is charmingly executed. A more muted palette than the other examples I can find. Debora
I would think that would make it earlier than later then because other examples on internet have feather. Debora
Just don't let it happen again. ;) Debora
Synthetic fibers weren't invented yet. In the period, probably a good choice for delicate medical equipment. Debora
This should answer your question. It appears the feather in the boy's cap has broken off. http://www.theprudentcollector.com/hummel_marks.html...
And here's the source of your image, according to the internet. A painting 'Miltiades -- Ships off the Dover Coast' by J. Spurling. 1927....
The artist's hand appears to be modern. Debora
This site says c. 1880. https://antiquescientifica.com/archive51.htm This seller says 19th century....
Do you think the back is finished wood that's been covered? Debora
Me too. Debora
Looks like a Vietnam era souvenir. Debora
A very satisfying conclusion to the source mystery. Well done all. Debora
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