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Napoleon III period antique tea caddy from France, made of wood with brass marquetry and mother-of-pearl, measuring 25.7 × 13.8 × 12.5 cm, in generally good condition with some minor losses including a missing left rear edge.
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Napoleon III Tea Box in Burl Wood and Marquetry – 19th Century – Brass & Mother-of-Pearl
Elegant antique tea box, dating from the second half of the 19th century, Napoleonic III / Second Empire period.
This writing case is made of precious wood, veneered with carefully selected burl, offering deep, lively grain characteristic of high-quality 19th-century productions.
It is richly adorned with fine brass inlay marquetry, forming a symmetric foliage design of great finesse.
The lid features a central THÉ cartouche, indicating its use.
The wavy moulding of the lid and base, the brass fillets, and the elaborately decorated inlays are typical of luxury objects from the Napoleonic III period.
The compartmentalized interior and overall good condition confirm the original use as a tea box intended for storing loose-leaf teas.
• Era: 19th century (circa 1860–1880)
• Style: Napoleonic III / Second Empire
• Likely origin: France
• Materials: precious wood, burl, brass, mother of pearl
• Function: tea box
• Decoration: floral marquetry
• Condition: good overall with beautiful original patina, but note and very important: one left rear edge is missing (see photos)
• Dimensions: 25.7 × 13.8 × 12.5 cm
Napoleon III Tea Box in Burl Wood and Marquetry – 19th Century – Brass & Mother-of-Pearl
Elegant antique tea box, dating from the second half of the 19th century, Napoleonic III / Second Empire period.
This writing case is made of precious wood, veneered with carefully selected burl, offering deep, lively grain characteristic of high-quality 19th-century productions.
It is richly adorned with fine brass inlay marquetry, forming a symmetric foliage design of great finesse.
The lid features a central THÉ cartouche, indicating its use.
The wavy moulding of the lid and base, the brass fillets, and the elaborately decorated inlays are typical of luxury objects from the Napoleonic III period.
The compartmentalized interior and overall good condition confirm the original use as a tea box intended for storing loose-leaf teas.
• Era: 19th century (circa 1860–1880)
• Style: Napoleonic III / Second Empire
• Likely origin: France
• Materials: precious wood, burl, brass, mother of pearl
• Function: tea box
• Decoration: floral marquetry
• Condition: good overall with beautiful original patina, but note and very important: one left rear edge is missing (see photos)
• Dimensions: 25.7 × 13.8 × 12.5 cm
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
0 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
0 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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