Trompe-l'oeil Leather And Wood Bookcase/mailbox - 19th Century

An elegant trompe-l'oeil designed to evoke a row of 19th-century bound volumes, this leather-bound box presents a striking faux-book effect, with gilt edges, hot-stamped titles, and serial numbering reminiscent of great French literary collections. The visible titles—Holy Bible, Sermons of Father Cheminais, Treatise on the Armistice, Law, Modern Errors, and General Code of Copyright—evoke an era of intellectual refinement and aristocratic taste. Presented as a set of antique volumes, this leather-bound wooden box embodies the understated elegance of period libraries. The simulated spines are finely decorated with blind gilding, evoking classic 18th-century bindings. A subtly integrated, perfectly preserved brass hinge allows the hidden compartment to be opened, revealing a utilitarian function behind a purely decorative facade. An object of both curiosity and refinement, this box combines illusion and artisanal craftsmanship, in the spirit of a collector's cabinet. The spacious and functional interior allows for practical use as a mailbox or decorative storage unit. In very good condition, with an intact interior. Ideal for enhancing a shelf or desk without disrupting the decorative harmony. Dimensions: Height 18 cm, Length 26 cm, Width 18 cm.