Box - Wood, Brass - glove box
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Napoléon III glove box from the second half of the 19th century, in blackened wood with brass marquetry and amarante veneer, with a brass cartouche on the lid and two brass fillets framing the edge, dimensions 27 × 10.5 × 8.5 cm, origin France, in good used condition with its original lock and a functional wrought-iron key, noting two brass fillets are missing.
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Napoleon III Glove Box — Brass Inlay & Amaranth Wood
Description:
Stunning Napoleon III-era glove box (second half of the 19th century) in blackened wood. The lid is adorned with a fine Rocaille brass cartouche engraving and two brass inlays framing it.
The interior reveals a superb amaranth veneer with warm tones and a large compartment. The box is complete with its original lock and a functional wrought-iron key.
Condition:
Good condition for its age. Antiqued patina, light cracks/usage gaps in the lid varnish that attest to its authenticity. Inlay well preserved, hinges and lock solid.
Two brass fillets missing.
Napoleon III Glove Box — Brass Inlay & Amaranth Wood
Description:
Stunning Napoleon III-era glove box (second half of the 19th century) in blackened wood. The lid is adorned with a fine Rocaille brass cartouche engraving and two brass inlays framing it.
The interior reveals a superb amaranth veneer with warm tones and a large compartment. The box is complete with its original lock and a functional wrought-iron key.
Condition:
Good condition for its age. Antiqued patina, light cracks/usage gaps in the lid varnish that attest to its authenticity. Inlay well preserved, hinges and lock solid.
Two brass fillets missing.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Napoleon III
Title additional information
glove box
Country of origin
France
Material
Brass, Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
8.5 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
10.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
