Brass-mounted agate desk box, possibly French, ca. 1940s. From the collection of Marlene Dietrich, then to Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with her as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort. Sold together with a letter of provenance from the husband of Paul McMahon, Ralph Hodgdon. Scattered scratches and rubbing/staining to the brass, overall fine.