Antique French Walnut Burlwood Stamp Box With Pierced Gilt Silver Art Nouveau Lid, C. 1890

Exquisite antique French walnut burlwood stamp box with a pierced vermeil silver lid, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890s. This luxurious small box showcases exceptional craftsmanship associated with the Belle Époque period and the flourishing decorative arts scene of Parisian and Nancy workshops. The lid features a stunning pierced decoration in gilt silver, with an intricate embossed Art Nouveau design of flowing flowers and delicate foliate motifs, contrasting beautifully against the richly figured walnut burl base.

This rare French Art Nouveau object would have been made in a fine Paris or Nancy atelier, known for their mastery of combining precious metals with exotic woods. Pieces like this were highly prized as luxury desk accessories, snuff boxes, or elegant vide poches for a lady’s dressing table. The warm patina and vibrant swirling grain of the burrwood create a striking visual harmony with the ornate golden floral silverwork, embodying the romantic spirit of the late 19th-century French decorative arts.

A perfect collector's piece for lovers of Belle Époque antiques, Art Nouveau silver, French boxes, or rare luxury objects of vertu.

Measurements
Weight: 64 g
Height: 3.5 cm / 1.38″
Width: 6 cm / 2.36″
Depth: 4.5 cm / 1.77″

Condition
Excellent antique condition. Minor surface crazing to the wood on the lid, appropriate to age and characteristic of antique burr walnut. Light wear to the vermeil gilding, enhancing the authentic antique charm. No hallmarks, as common for small luxury boxes of the period.

Shipping & Packaging

• Fully tracked and insured delivery.
• Shipping cost includes professional packaging, handling, and postage.
• Carefully packed using recycled materials.
• Customs paperwork provided where necessary for smooth international delivery.

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