This lot has no reserve.

A NAPOLEON III BRASS, SILVER, EBONY AND BIRD'S EYE MAPLE BOULLE MARQUETRY JEWELRY COFFER,

CIRCA 1865,

Details

A NAPOLEON III BRASS, SILVER, EBONY AND BIRD'S EYE MAPLE BOULLE MARQUETRY JEWELRY COFFER,
Circa 1865,
of rectangular form, the hinged lid with central cartouche, the blue silk-lined interior with lock signed ALPH GIROUX/PARIS
4in. (10cm.) high, 9¾in. (25cm.) wide, 6¾in. (17cm.) deep

Special notice

This lot has no reserve.

Lot Essay

The Maison Alphonse Giroux was established in 1799 by Frangois-Simon-Alphonse Giroux (d. 1848). In 1838, the company was taken over by Giroux's two sons, Alphonse-Gustave (d. 1886) and Andri (d. 1874), who under the name of Giroux & Cie continued and expanded the business.

More from THE HOUSE SALE

View All