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Antique French Kingwood Bird's-Eye Maple Jewelry Casket Box Tahan Paris

About the Item

A very elegant large French Kingwood Ormolu mounted casket of very generous proportions and of outstanding Museum quality, firmly attributed to Alphonse Tahan Paris (1830-1880), official master cabinetmaker to Napoleon III. Last quarter of the 19th century. This finely made bombe shaped body is raised on its four original lavish cast ormolu scrolling feet. The double hinged lid with unusual decorative veneering. The interior is veneered in polished birds eye maple. These pieces were popular during the 19th century and were used by affluent ladies for storing their scarves and other small items of clothing. Condition: Superb untouched condition, lock and key are present and working. Measures: Height 9.5” (24cm). Width (at widest) 25” (63.5cm). Depth 17" (43cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland.

Attributed to:

Alphonse Tahan 1 (Cabinetmaker)

Dimensions:

Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)

Style:

Victorian (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Kingwood,Ormolu,Plated,Polished

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

Late 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1885

Condition:

Please read full Condition Report within the listing.

Seller Location:

Dublin, IE

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU5035218761152

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