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19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Tea Caddy

$1,187.59
£879.15
€1,000
CA$1,636.21
A$1,822.97
CHF 951.67
MX$22,133.24
NOK 11,961.93
SEK 11,306.93
DKK 7,614.18

About the Item

Beautiful antique Napoleon III tea box, crafted of black ebonised wood. The inlay is in Boulle style, marquetry of mother-of-pearl, brass and tortoise. The interior has tree compartments, with mahogany lids. On the front below a small storage compartment. This box is made in France, circa 1860-1880.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.3 in (16 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27 cm)Depth: 6.3 in (16 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860-1870
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: The smallest lid has been replaced, the wood colour is slightly different. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Casteren, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4904226732982

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