Casket - Gilt brass, Rosewood, Thuya

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French Napoleon III style antique single jewelry casket, ca. 1850–1900, made of solid tuya wood with rosewood and brass/gold-inlaid mother-of-pearl, interior lined in burgundy silk capitoné and velvet with a period lock and key; dimensions 14.5 × 28.5 × 20.5 cm; in good used condition.

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Impressive large French jewelry box in Napoléon III style from the mid-19th century, made of solid thuja root wood, rosewood with gilded brass and mother-of-pearl inlays. Interior lined with burgundy silk in the original capitonné and velvet, with an antique closing system and key. A true collectible piece, unique and exclusive.
See the photographs to get a better idea of the details that form part of the description.

Dimensions: 14.5 cm high, 28.5 cm wide and 20.5 cm deep.

Will be carefully packed with insured shipping and a tracking number. Please note that countries with customs and/or special destinations may require additional information and shipping costs may increase. The BALERIC ISLANDS will have an additional surcharge to mainland Spain of €19.95.

Impressive large French jewelry box in Napoléon III style from the mid-19th century, made of solid thuja root wood, rosewood with gilded brass and mother-of-pearl inlays. Interior lined with burgundy silk in the original capitonné and velvet, with an antique closing system and key. A true collectible piece, unique and exclusive.
See the photographs to get a better idea of the details that form part of the description.

Dimensions: 14.5 cm high, 28.5 cm wide and 20.5 cm deep.

Will be carefully packed with insured shipping and a tracking number. Please note that countries with customs and/or special destinations may require additional information and shipping costs may increase. The BALERIC ISLANDS will have an additional surcharge to mainland Spain of €19.95.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Napoleon III Style
Brass type
Gilt brass
Wood type
Rosewood, Thuya
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Mother of Pearl, Brass, Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
14.5 cm
Width
28.5 cm
Depth
20.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
SpainVerified
1235
Objects sold
100%
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