Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13"

Description

Antique 19th century Napoleon III era French Marquetry Boulle box. Red and black tortoiseshell with foliate brass inlay. Decoration on top includes the monogram LS. Rectangular form with scalloped edges and cut corners. Key included; lock is operational. Interior is fully lined with white tufted silk. Base initialed VS in ink.

Condition

Wear and distressing from age and use, discoloration/some frying to interior silk; alligatoring/some chipping / finish loss / crazing to exterior, key works.

Dimensions

13" x 10" x 5.5" (Width x Depth x Height)