Box (2) - Wood - Compass boxes

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Two Napoléon III era wooden compass boxes from France, circa 1800–1850, with a brass plaque and closure hooks, a GM box with marquetry exterior and velvet interior (17 x 10 x 2.5 cm) and a PM box with a silk interior and a brass ruler compartment (15.5 x 10 x 2.5 cm), both in excellent condition.

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Magnificent set of 2 Napoleon III wooden compass boxes with brass plaque and closure hooks: 1 GM box with an exterior marquetry decoration and velvet interior in excellent condition (17/10/2.5 cm) and 1 PM box with a silk interior in excellent condition and a compartment for a brass protractor (15.5/10/2.5 cm). Item for collectors, decorative and original. Safe insured shipping. No shipment to the USA.

Magnificent set of 2 Napoleon III wooden compass boxes with brass plaque and closure hooks: 1 GM box with an exterior marquetry decoration and velvet interior in excellent condition (17/10/2.5 cm) and 1 PM box with a silk interior in excellent condition and a compartment for a brass protractor (15.5/10/2.5 cm). Item for collectors, decorative and original. Safe insured shipping. No shipment to the USA.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Compass boxes
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
France
Material
Wood
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
2.5 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
Sold by
FranceVerified
1284
Objects sold
96.15%
Private

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