c. 1850 Antique French NAPOLÉON III Era Ladies Necessaire Chest, Box, Casket

Description

View c. 1850 Antique French NAPOLÉON III Era Ladies Necessaire Chest, Box, Casket with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Note the storage area for sewing materials, etc. The bottles are in cut crystal with ground stoppers and polished pontils; the cut glass jars are covered with silver plate lids. Everything matches! An exceptional and rare 1850's Napoleon III burlwood with fine marquetry and boulle work lady's sewing and vanity box, complete with the original mirror, bottles, and implements . Note the storage area for sewing materials, etc. Comes with the working lock, latch, and key. Note the fine boulle cartouche. The interior compartments retain their original blue leather and velvet coverings, accented in silver. The bottles are in cut crystal with ground stoppers and polished pontils; the cut glass jars are covered with silver plate lids. Everything matches!  Raised on turned wood feet. The condition is very good with some minor restoration of veneer. Some shrinkage hairlines .  Size of the box is 9 1/2" wide x 6 3/4" deep x 5" tall. Please view the images for additional  information. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Decorative Collectibles › Boxes, Jars & Tins.

Country of Origin

France

Type

Ladies Dressing Box

Shape

Rectangle

Size

Medium

Style

Napoleon III

Year Manufactured

1850

Material

Burlwood, Yew, MOP, Brass

Features

Boulle

Time Period Manufactured

1850-1899

Finish

Antique

Subject

Women