Tahan Paris 19th Century Reuge Music Box In Boulle Marquetry

Precious 19th century jewelry box from the Napoleon III period stamped TAHAN à PARIS forming a music box signed on the crown by the famous house REUGE (founded in 1865 by Charles Reuge 1839-1887 Renowned watchmaker manufacturer of pocket watches equipped with a music box, music boxes and mechanical songbirds, it holds the record for the smallest music box in the world). The casket is adorned on all sides with Boulle marquetry with a so-called Queen motif forming a network of seedlings with florets underlined by bronze rods. The simple action of opening the lid thus triggers the melody of the music box and the interior offers a compartmentalized space. The whole resting on patinated bronze top feet. In good condition, note that the lock key is missing, the music system works perfectly. Dimensions: 16 cm long X 12 cm wide X 8.5 cm high. Maison Tahan dates back to the beginning of the 19th century, this luxury company is based in Paris at 32 rue de la Paix. She was a supplier to the King and Princes and in 1855 she bore the official title "Supplier to the Emperor NAPOLEON III". The Court placed a large number of orders with her for bookcases, tables, pedestal tables and necessary items. The Tahan house takes part in the Universal Exhibitions.