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Antique French Mahogany Brass Inlaid Jewelry Casket Box Tahan Paris 19th Century

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A very elegant large French well figured mahogany inlaid with Brass stringing 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 executed inlay depicts swags of scrolling flowers and leafy foliage, within a Greek Key Pattern. The center has initials HT. The double hinged lid opens to reveal a drop-down front enclosing two pull out drawers, the interior is also finished in mahogany and decorated using brass stringing, raised on its original four bun feet. 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 8.5” (21.5cm), width (at widest) 21” (53.5cm), depth 15" (38cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Worldwide store to door shipping.
  • Attributed to:
    Alphonse Tahan 1 (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mahogany,Ormolu,Plated,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1885
  • Condition:
    Please read full Condition Report within the listing.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5035218782562
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