Vintage Metamorphic Traveling Painter Box EaselThis vintage painters box and easel is an artists dream! It completely folds into a traveling carry case to take with you on all your art excursions. The case opens up to a metal tray and painters pallet. you can adjust each leg to your desired height. It also features a leather handle and brass hardware. Made in France. The last picture is a comparable. This item is available for purchase in person at Shrewsbury Antique Center. Open 7 days week from

7 3/8” tall

The brass closure is broken

I imagine that someone made this as either a gift or as hobby for themselves

Within the crystal

Edges- sharp edges indicate cut glass

Some of the keys show damage and wear and tear to exterior

and black jet

possibly having moved over time

Common elements of this style are geometry

Each coaster is 4” in diameter and base diameter is about 2

Without disassembling the picture I did not see any notes or signatures

which are consistent with its age