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Opulent Ebony & Brass Boulle Marquetry Stationery Box, George IV, 19th Century.

Offered by: Garden Court Antiques

Description
An opulent ebony and brass letter box decorated in the style of celebrated ébéniste André-Charles Boulle. The box features ebony and brass boulle marquetry with elaborate designs and arabesques; “contre-partie” figures of vases with flowers adorn each of the narrower sides (the underlying ebony forming vase & floral imagery, outlined by the elegant scrolling inlaid brass). The box’s hinged top is slightly domed and richly decorated framed with moulded brass; the four sides are concave sweeping up and inward gracefully; all resting upon four turned ebony feet. The original interior in coramandel wood features two secured slots for “Answered” and “Unanswered” correspondence along with brass pull handles and a working lock & key.

This is a rare and high quality box in especially fine condition; an exceptional example of Boulle artistry, English George IV, first third 19th century.

height 5 in. 13 cm.,
width: 12.5 in. 32 cm.,
depth: 9 in. 23 cm.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Boulle work, Brass, Ebony
Condition:	Good. working lock and key
Creation Date:	first third of the 19th century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Napoleon
Patterns:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	JG-341
Incollect Reference #:	492434

Dimensions

W.	12.5 in;	H.	5 in;	D.	9 in;
W.	31.75 cm;	H.	12.7 cm;	D.	22.86 cm;

Message from Seller:

Garden Court Antiques, located in the San Francisco Design Center, specializes in elegant European antiques, furniture, and decorative objects defined by their rich patinas, unexpected charm, and distinct soul. Backed by decades of design and collecting expertise, the showroom serves clients locally and online, and can be reached at 415.355.1690 or via email at jim@gardencourtantiques.com.

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