Lot Essay
Jean-Pierre-Alexandre Tahan (1813-1892) first established rue Basse-du-Rempart in 1847. He moved to 11, Boulevard des Italiens circa 1850 where he remained until 1878.
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BY TAHAN, PARIS, MID 19TH CENTURY
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A FRENCH GILT AND SILVERED METAL CASKET
BY TAHAN, PARIS, MID 19TH CENTURY
The cover inset with glazed and painted panels depicting reserves of flowers, the lock mechanism inscribed Tahan a Paris, with velvet lined interior
5¼in. (13.3cm.) 9¾in. (24.6cm.) wide, 7in. (17.8cm.) deep
BY TAHAN, PARIS, MID 19TH CENTURY
The cover inset with glazed and painted panels depicting reserves of flowers, the lock mechanism inscribed Tahan a Paris, with velvet lined interior
5¼in. (13.3cm.) 9¾in. (24.6cm.) wide, 7in. (17.8cm.) deep
Special notice
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