Napoleon III Worker In Blackened Wood Nineteenth

Elegant NAPOLEON III workwoman, Louis XV style, in blackened natural wood with inlays, on the top and the four sides, of cedar burl surrounded by rosewood fillets. The top is decorated on its inner face with a mirror with a chiseled bronze surround. The interior compartment is in rosewood. It rests on four curved legs adorned with falls, nets and bronze clogs. Signature on the lock: "Maison Alph GIROUX PARIS". Store created around 1799 by François Simon GIROUX 7 rue du Coq St Honoré in Paris (trade in fancy objects and stationery) then Cabinetmaking from 1834 under the name of Alphonse GIROUX. He was then specialized in the manufacture of refined objects where Louis XVIII then Charles X provided themselves with gifts. Taken over by his sons in 1838 under the name "Alphonse GIROUX et Cie", he was transferred in 1857: 43 rue des Capucines and disappeared in 1885.

Period: mid-19th century.

Very good condition after restoration. Varnished finish. Removal, cleaning and refitting of bronzes.

width at the top 48cm - at the curve of the feet 50cm prof. 36cm high. closed 75cm - open 104cm

Ref. : 395Q