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This fine and exceptional 19th-century French chocolate kingwood and the ormolu box was made by Maison Boissier. The story of Maison Boissier begins in 1827, when Béllissaire Boissier, the founder and chocolatier set up his first stall on the Boulevard des Capucines. His first shop was in Place de l’Etoile in Paris, now known as the Place Charles de Gaulle.

Béllisaire’s incredible creations became a great success, quickly favored by the ladies of Parisian high society.

Carriages would stop outside of his shops to allow Parisians to replenish the stock of their favourite chocolate treats. Victor Hugo, Emily Zola, and Alexandre Dumas were Boissier’s regular clients.

The top of the box is fitted with a handpainted plaque depicting a group of female figures, one female playing mandolin and three others sitting around her, two holding the notes. They are wearing 18th-century style dresses surrounded by foliage, flowers, and trees.

The plaque is mounted in a highly decorated ormolu decoration ending with eight turquoise cabochons. Each side of this rare, oval casket is decorated in ormolu with six pairs of cherubs holding a cartouche with turquoise cabochons (one missing) and standing on eight ormolu elephants' feet. The lock is stamped 'Maison Boissier' and the interior is lined with plush lining. The casket has its original key.



Measurements are 27 cm in width x 11 cm in height, and 85 cm in diameter

Condition: One turquoise cabochon is missing. Some wear, cracks, and minor chips to the wood, and hairline on one of the cabochons. They are two splits on the central plaque and wear to the lining inside. Hinge and key in working condition. Beautiful and extremely rare piece and it's the largest and the most exceptional casket we've ever had in our collection.

France -   - 1850-1900

Maison Boissier - Casket - Birch - Chocolate box

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