Box (3) - Wood - Game boxes

Objects of Casketry and Board Games
Wonderful set of 3 game boxes, accompanied by their accessories. Characterful pieces combining fine woodwork and the history of France.

1- Card Box in Mother-of-Pearl and Precious Wood Marquetry
This rectangular box is a remarkable casketry piece, probably from the Art Deco period or mid-20th century.
• Decoration: The lid features complex geometrical marquetry of iridescent nacre triangles and contrasting wood species.
• Interior: Divided in solid wood (likely mahogany) to hold two decks of cards.
• Included accessories: Two complete 54-card decks from the renowned Paris house B.P. Grimaud, collection "Rois de France".
• Card details: Historical portraits of Marguerite de Valois (Queen of Clubs) and Louis XIV (King of Hearts). The cards come in their original cases under cellophane.

2- Dice Box in Thuya Burl and Brass
A square-shaped box with exceptional grain, typical of late 19th-century luxury items
• Material: Entirely made from thuya burl (or amboyna burl), offering natural mottled patterns with great depth.
• Finish: Hinges and opening tab in gilded brass.
• Included accessories: A pair of green-veined resin dice.

3- Work Box from the Napoléon III Era
Elegant rectangular box with beveled sides in veneers of precious wood (probably rosewood and rosewood). The lid features a rich marquetry of "butterfly wings" within framing lines, centered by a Rocaille brass cartouche (unmonogrammed).
Opening is via a push-button mechanism on the front. The interior, stained mahogany, is divided into three compartments. The edges are outlined by protective metal strips.
Era: Second half of the 19th century (circa 1870).
Condition:
• Good overall state of marquetry and varnish.
• Push-button mechanism.
• Very minor veneer lifts and wear consistent with age.
• Overall in good used condition.
Dimensions: 20.5 cm x 13.5 x 5