Paul Wullems

19th Century French Furniture & Works of Art Auction

Magnificent antique box from the Empire period, dating from the early 19th century around 1800-1820, featuring a superb burr wood veneer with particularly spectacular grain.

This very elegant rectangular box is distinguished by the richness of its burr veneer, offering beautiful dark brown, ambered and golden hues as well as remarkable natural swirling patterns.

The lid is adorned with a central brass escutcheon as well as four brass reinforcing pieces.

The interior has a bright red fabric lining.

In good condition, just a few minor wear marks related to its age.

Magnifique coffret ancien d'époque Empire, datant du début du XIX eme siècle vers 1800-1820, présentant un superbe décor en loupe de bois au veinages particulièrement spectaculaires. 

Ce très élégant coffret rectangulaire se distingue par la richesse de son placage de loupe, offrant de magnifiques nuances brun foncé, ambrées et dorées ainsi que de remarquables dessins naturels tourbillonnants. 

Le couvercle est agrémenté d'un écusson central en laiton ainsi que de quatre renforts en laiton. 

L'intérieur a un revetement textile rouge vif. 

En bon état, juste quelques petites usures liées à son age. 

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Box - Gilt brass - Epoque Empire

France -   - 1800-1850

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Empire-period rectangular box from France, in bois de loupe veneer with gilt brass details, estimated to 1800–1850, measuring 14 cm high, 35 cm wide and 22 cm deep, in good used condition with minor signs of aging.

Box - Gilt brass - Epoque Empire

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Empire-period rectangular box from France, in bois de loupe veneer with gilt brass details, estimated to 1800–1850, measuring 14 cm high, 35 cm wide and 22 cm deep, in good used condition with minor signs of aging.

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