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