Small Box In Marquetry, Maison

Small rectangular box, designed by the "Tahan" house, a company founded in Belgium and then established in Paris at the beginning of the 19th century, by a table maker of the same name. His son, Jean Pierre Alexandre, took over the establishment in 1844. He developed production by creating small objects and precious furniture, and became Napoleon III's recognized cabinetmaker. This box, with cut corners, is mostly made of rosewood veneer arranged in a herringbone pattern. The top, slightly domed, is nicely decorated with rosewood motifs, each consisting of four triangles forming diamonds. These are delimited by inlays of mother-of-pearl and ebony, and all of this marquetry is discreetly underlined by a thread of brass. The perimeter of this lid is lined with a thin rod also in brass. It hinges on two hinges of the same metal, just like the front of this box which also opens. Although this box is shallow, this design allows perfect visibility and accessibility to the objects – jewels perhaps – that we will choose to entrust to it. These will be secured by the presence of a lock in working order, on which the inscription "Tahan Paris" is engraved, a guarantee of authenticity but also of excellence. This object is supplied with its key. The modest dimensions of this box will make it easy to store, unless you choose to be able to continuously appreciate its fine marquetry. Tahan, nicknamed the "Prince of small cabinetmaking and the king's supplier" offers us here one of his creations, a beautiful object of art and utility.

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Period: 2nd part of the 19th century

Perfect condition after restoration in our workshop.

Shipping possible by Colissimo with careful packaging and appropriate protection

Dimensions: Length: 26.5 cm Width: 10 cm Height: 8.5 cm

Additional photos on request.

Reference 85 T