Box - Wood, Brass, Bone - Game Cassette

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Constance Rousseau
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Selected by Constance Rousseau

Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.

Estimate  € 180 - € 220
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Description from the seller

Luxurious Game Case.
​The item for sale is a unique antique game set, enclosed in an elegant case made of black lacquered wood.

Exterior: Deep black lacquer broken by subtle gold borders. In the center of the lid sits an exquisite geometric-plant motif crafted in the inlay technique, with a central field prepared for engraving or a coat of arms.
Interior: Divided into precise compartments, finished in natural wood with a warm tone.
Accessories: A rich set of colorful tokens (round and rectangular) labeled with historical brands such as Bonal, Martini, Rossi, or Arquebuse de l'Hermitage, which gives the whole piece a distinctive retro character. The set also includes unique wooden counters/markers with elements from bone.
Condition and defects:
As a piece with historical provenance, the case shows natural signs of many years of use, which confirm its authenticity:
Finish: Visible superficial scratches and small cracks in the lacquer. The base of the box has been refurbished.
Hardware: Gilding on the edges shows wear, lending the item a noble patina.
Completeness: The set includes fragments of historical papers ("Papier d'Arménie"), which are torn. Key to the lock is missing.
Accessories: Some tokens may have small paint chips or discoloration resulting from the age of the material.

I invite you to review my other auctions.

Luxurious Game Case.
​The item for sale is a unique antique game set, enclosed in an elegant case made of black lacquered wood.

Exterior: Deep black lacquer broken by subtle gold borders. In the center of the lid sits an exquisite geometric-plant motif crafted in the inlay technique, with a central field prepared for engraving or a coat of arms.
Interior: Divided into precise compartments, finished in natural wood with a warm tone.
Accessories: A rich set of colorful tokens (round and rectangular) labeled with historical brands such as Bonal, Martini, Rossi, or Arquebuse de l'Hermitage, which gives the whole piece a distinctive retro character. The set also includes unique wooden counters/markers with elements from bone.
Condition and defects:
As a piece with historical provenance, the case shows natural signs of many years of use, which confirm its authenticity:
Finish: Visible superficial scratches and small cracks in the lacquer. The base of the box has been refurbished.
Hardware: Gilding on the edges shows wear, lending the item a noble patina.
Completeness: The set includes fragments of historical papers ("Papier d'Arménie"), which are torn. Key to the lock is missing.
Accessories: Some tokens may have small paint chips or discoloration resulting from the age of the material.

I invite you to review my other auctions.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
2 kg
Style subtype
Napoleon III
Title additional information
Game Cassette
Country of origin
France
Material
Bone, Brass, Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
6 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
23 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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