A Mid-19th Century Wooden Casket Inlaid With Mother-of-pearl
An important darken wood rectangular casket inlaid with mother-of-pearl, tortoisehell and brass. The lid and the main face of this casket present a rich decoration composed of gilded rinceau, flowers and scrolling foliate. Clear ochre velvet interior.
Boulle marquetry work: This decorative technique uses cut-outs of copper, brass and red tortoise shell cut to form negative and symmetrical designs. Boulle furniture dates back to Louis XIV. Many good copies were produced in the 19th century under Napoleon III.
Boulle marquetry work: This decorative technique uses cut-outs of copper, brass and red tortoise shell cut to form negative and symmetrical designs. Boulle furniture dates back to Louis XIV. Many good copies were produced in the 19th century under Napoleon III.
5 800 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Excellent condition
Width: 33
Height: 15
Depth: 23
Reference (ID): 1080403
Availability: In stock
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