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Antique Napoléon III glove box, circa 1850–1900, in rosewood veneer with brass fittings, rectangular with a hinged lid and carved mother-of-pearl marquetry, sold with a functional key and showing minor veneer and edge losses.
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Napoleon III-era Glove Box in Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl
Elegant rectangular gloves box in rosewood veneer (or palissandre) opening by a hinged lid. Refined workmanship from the Napoleon III period (mid-19th century).
Decoration and Inlay:
• The lid features a rich marquetry decoration of white mother-of-pearl flowers and scrolling foliate motifs.
• In the center, a cartouche with a dynamic shape (monogram-free).
• Double border of narrow mouldings outlining the box’s lines, present on the lid and the front but with some missing segments.
• Brass chiselled escutcheon for the lock entry.
Condition and Details:
• The piece is presented with its original lacquer, showing a beautiful patina.
• Notable point: Comes with its functional key.
• Interior in natural wood.
• Condition note: Overall good condition. Some light veneer lifts and small losses of the edge fillets (normal wear for the period), not affecting the overall aesthetics. Defects shown in photos.
Napoleon III-era Glove Box in Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl
Elegant rectangular gloves box in rosewood veneer (or palissandre) opening by a hinged lid. Refined workmanship from the Napoleon III period (mid-19th century).
Decoration and Inlay:
• The lid features a rich marquetry decoration of white mother-of-pearl flowers and scrolling foliate motifs.
• In the center, a cartouche with a dynamic shape (monogram-free).
• Double border of narrow mouldings outlining the box’s lines, present on the lid and the front but with some missing segments.
• Brass chiselled escutcheon for the lock entry.
Condition and Details:
• The piece is presented with its original lacquer, showing a beautiful patina.
• Notable point: Comes with its functional key.
• Interior in natural wood.
• Condition note: Overall good condition. Some light veneer lifts and small losses of the edge fillets (normal wear for the period), not affecting the overall aesthetics. Defects shown in photos.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
445 g
Style subtype
Napoleon III
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Brass, Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
8 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
