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French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Ormolu, and Brass Box

$6,500
£4,911.84
€5,671.97
CA$9,082.77
A$10,078.10
CHF 5,279.12
MX$123,584.53
NOK 67,148.64
SEK 63,385.45
DKK 42,299.40
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About the Item

A most elegant French 19th century Napoleon III period ebony, ormolu, and brass box. The box is raised by fine ormolu ball feet below a lovely wrap around mottled band. Each ebony side is framed within exceptional brass fillets while the front displays a delicate brass keyhole escutcheon and striking ormolu key with a richly chased tied berried laurel design. The box opens to reveal the finished mahogany, striking burl elm interior, and all original hardware. The top displays a stunning and meticulously inlaid brass scene of charming love birds perched on a crossed quiver and eternal flame with a bow and arrow tied with an exceptional floral garlands amidst lovely laurel branches all framed within interlocking brass fillets. Exceptional attention to detail throughout.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Width: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)Depth: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 82801stDibs: LU949925698212

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