"Emily, Large Stamped Octagonal Box, XIXth"
Rare octagonal box in ebony veneer, stamped Vervelle The Vervelle house was founded by his father, Jean-François, in 1804. His specialty was small furniture and the most diverse boxes and caskets. In his hands, ebony, tortoiseshell, rosewood, rosewood bend to the most capricious and original shapes. He participated in the exhibitions of 1827, 1844 and 1855, where he won honorary prizes. A quality signature, especially after 1835. this box is very graciously marked Emily and is lined with midnight blue velvet, it may have contained a Bonbonniere or was used to store jewelry and small precious objects, very good condition, without key 
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