Two Napoleon III Boxes In Blackened Wood And Brass Fillets - 19th Century

Elegant set consisting of two blackened wood boxes, decorated with brass fillets and central cartouches, typical of Napoleon III production.

• The large box, rectangular in shape, features sober, refined decoration with double fillet framing and a blank central cartouche.
• It is fitted with a brass lock entrance with ring.
• The small box, with its scalloped shape, offers an elegant silhouette and more discreet matching decoration.

The interior of the large box is lined with silk with decorative textile framing, testifying to its function probably intended to contain jewelry or precious objects.

The interior of the small box is made of natural wood.

• Large box: approx. 20 x 13 cm
• Small box: approx. 11 x 7 cm

Good overall condition with traces of use :

• wear to varnish and blackened wood
• small scratches and rubbing
• inner lining of large box stained and worn

Second half of the 19th century - Napoleon III period.

Decorative set highly representative of the Napoleon III taste, appreciated for curiosity cabinets and classical interiors.