Rare Art Nouveau glove box complete

with a vintage, wood glove stretcher. 

French. Purchased at a

French manor house sale. Covered in ivory silk 

edged with fine silk roping. 

The exquisite lid is hand painted with roses,

pinks and aqua/greens. With the original

key, the elegant escutcheon is carved mother of

pearl. Sides of box gracefully curve.

Lined with white leather. Hinges

on inside are peau de soie. 

Lock not working. Minor wear, minor dis-

coloration. Box used for gloves and jewelry.

Exceptional glove box, very rare to

find in silk. Glove stretchers included.

Dates in the last half

of the 1800's, Napoleon III.

 14"L.  6"W.  4"D 

Rare to find a box in this condition 

over 130 years old!

A great presentation gift box for keepsakes,

documents, photos, jewelry, sewing supplies, etc