Travel Writing Case In Blackened Wood And Inlays, Napoleon III Period - Mid-19th Century

Beautiful writing desk in blackened pear made by the Tahan house, located rue de la paix in Paris in the middle of the 19th century. Cabinetmaker to Emperor Napoleon III, Tahan exclusively supplied imperial furniture. This luxurious object of Parisian quality is embellished with ebony moldings and chiseled brass fillets. On the top, the molded edge presents a succession of three brass nets which frame an important motif with inlays of brass, mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell. In the center, a plaque illustrated with initials is surrounded by intertwining arabesques, leaves and flowers. A delicately carved key allows the opening of this writing desk. The original engraved lock – TAHAN – is in perfect working order. The Rosewood interior has storage space and two small drawers with ebony pull knobs. Equipped with four small pancake feet, this refined and elegant object in excellent condition will delight you with the finesse of its ornamentation. ******** Period: Mid-19th century Excellent interior and exterior condition. Catering in our workshop. Varnished finish. Shipping possible with careful packaging and appropriate protection. Dimensions: Width: 59 cm Height: 23 cm Depth: 41 cm Ref: 958 R