"Magnificent Glove Box Jewelry Box Boulle Marquetry à La Reine Napoleon III"
Magnificent rectangular box with a lively front, rounded corners, in blackened wood and Boulle marquetry "à la reine". Its lid, very slightly domed, is finely decorated with brass inlays and iridescent mother-of-pearl dots. A continuous bronze bead (without cut) underlines the edge of the lid and numerous threads of different widths adorn the box. Its front is openable and reveals the interior in rosewood, typical of the refinement of the Napoleon III era. The lock is made of brass as are all the hinges. Its original key which takes the shape of the "four-leaf" brass inlays is present. Napoleon III period. Dimensions: Length: 27 cm Height: 8 cm Depth: 10.2 cm Very good condition. Very light marks of time. Fully cleaned, it is ready to be installed. Very beautiful object with unusual and richly worked decoration. Please note that I respond to all requests for my objects. If you do not receive any response from me, do not hesitate to check your spam or junk mail. Many other objects to discover in my stand at the antique fairs in which I participate. Follow my gallery to be informed of new products and to know the dates of the next Fairs ... Any questions? Do not hesitate to call me or send me a message. I will answer you with great pleasure.