拍品 196
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A Napoleon III rosewood veneered, kingwood and brass inlaid tea caddy
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A Napoleon III rosewood veneered, kingwood and brass inlaid tea caddy

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A Napoleon III rosewood veneered, kingwood and brass inlaid tea caddy
The interior with lock engraved TAHAN, BOULD. DES ITALIENS 11., later restorations and adaptions
9 5/8in. (24.5cm.) wide
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis This lot is subject to Collection and Storage charges

拍品專文

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. Official supplier to Emperor Napoleon III, specialising in the Renaissance and Rococo styles. He was awarded a silver medal at the 1849 exhibition, a midaille de seconde classe in 1852 and a gold medal in 1867. He used to work with artists and makers such as Cornu and Cremer.