"Jewelry Box In Light Wood Marquetry On Rosewood, Charles X Period, 19th Century"
Superb Charles X period jewelry box in rosewood and light wood marquetry (lemon tree) On the top the marquetry represents 2 vases with bouquets of daisy flowers The vases are made up of 2 swans whose wings encircle the flower stems Superb lemon tree marquetry The facade is decorated with arabesques and interlacing in marquetry Lock entry decorated with a vase surrounded by flowers Missing key On the lid is a bronze grip composed of a ring encircled by a strong gadroon Typical Charles X box in the shape of a very lively pagoda Inside we discover a mirror surrounded by a braid in passementerie Minor wear from use length: 24.8 cm width: 17.2 cm height: 12.1 cm