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Alfred Daguet Jeweled Box

About the Item

A French handmade box by the French master craftsman Alfred Daguet. It features a Nordic ship motif and has inset jewels or stones. It is lined in a wool fabric i believe. The top panel is initialed AD which is pictured. This box dates from the first decade of the 20th century and is in good age appropriate condition with attendant wear and imperfections. It has not been polished and has been left alone for the last 100 years, with its bumps and bruises.
  • Creator:
    Alfred Daguet (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 3.13 in (7.96 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Age appropriate condition with attendant wear and imperfections. It has not been polished and has been left alone for the last 100 years, with it's bumps and bruises.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Springs, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU835016795882
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