First Empire Case Case

Box, briefcase, 1st EMPIRE decor. Leather applied with pewter and brass ornaments cut and openworked, such as crowns, antique-style vases, bow & garlands of scalloped flowers, cup, 2 winged characters dressed in antique style holding an Imperial Crown surmounting a pedestal engraved with the "N" Imperial surrounded by the Ouroboros. Angles reinforced with brass reinforcement whose upper angles are decorated with foliage. Central handle on the lid, articulated, as well as the handles of the side facade with decoration. Facade with 3 closures including 1 with lock, without key. No lack of ornaments. Cracked leather and lack in the lower part. Interior, upholstery to be restored. Height: 12 cm Length: 43 cm Depth: 30 cm Weight: 2.580 Kg In the state of conservation and use, in its own juice, restoration to be planned. Shipping costs included for FRANCE. Visit my other objects by consulting my gallery and our site.