Worldwide sale. Napoleon III glove box. It is made of elm burl and blackened wood decorated with gilded brass threads. The lid is decorated with a marquetry of gilded brass sticks and mother-of-pearl flowers. This box has a lock but it no longer has its key, Used condition for this box over 100 years old. Photo 7 shows a small chip on a corner. Inside, it is lined with an old colored paper band. The box rests on 4 feet which gives it a lot of allure. Height: 8 cm and 9.5 cm with the feet. Dimensions: 30 cm by 11.5 cm. Beautiful box to collect or to offer.
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Napoleon III glove box, elm burl, brass and mother-of-pearl fillets and marquetry
Worldwide sale. Napoleon III glove box. It is made of elm burl and blackened wood decorated with gilded brass threads. The lid is decorated with a marquetry of gilded brass sticks and mother-of-pearl flowers. This box has a lock but it no longer has its key, Used condition for this box over 100 years old. Photo 7 shows a small chip on a corner. Inside, it is lined with an old colored paper band. The box rests on 4 feet which gives it a lot of allure. Height: 8 cm and 9.5 cm with the feet. Dimensions: 30 cm by 11.5 cm. Beautiful box to collect or to offer.