THIS LISTING IS FOR A FABULOUS ANTIQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III BURL WOOD SEWING BOX.

 THE BOX HAS A BEAUTIFUL BRASS INLAID DESIGN WITH MOTHER-OF-PEARL EMBELLISHMENT ON CENTER TOP AND BRASS LOCKING MECHANISM WITH KEY HOLE ON FRONT (NO KEY). THE BODY IS MADE OF BURLED WOOD WITH TUFTED SILK LINED INTERIOR.

THE INTERIOR OF THE BOX IS FITTED WITH RED SILK WHICH HAS BEEN PADDED AND TUFTED. THE SILK IS ORIGINAL TO THE BOX AND IS WORN AND FRAYED AS EXPECTED WITH AGE AND USE BUT STILL MAKES NICE PRESENTATION. THE BRASS HINGES ARE INTACT AND THE BOX OPENS AND CLOSES PROPERLY. 

THE EXTERIOR IS IN GREAT CONDITION WITH NO NOTED DAMAGE REFLECTING ONLY MINIMAL WEAR EXPECTED WITH NORMAL USE COMMENSURATE WITH AGE. THE MAIN FLAW IS THAT THE VENEER ON ONE INTERIOR CORNER HAS A HALF-INCH CHIP THAT ONLY SHOWS WHEN THE BOX IS OPEN. THE OUTSIDE CORNERS HAVE VERY MINOR RUBBING (NO CHIPS) FROM NORMAL WEAR.

DATING FROM THE EARLY TO MID-1800's, THESE ELABORATE BOXES WERE POPULAR WITH THE WEALTHY GRAND TOUR TRAVELERS AND WERE FOUND IN THE RENOWNED PALAIS ROYAL SHOPS OF PARIS.

THE BOX MEASURES 4 1/2" HIGH, 11" LONG AND 8" WIDE. WEIGHS 2.9 POUNDS. 

WE WELCOME INTERNATIONAL BUYERS, HOWEVER, PLEASE BE AWARE THAT AS SELLERS WE CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR RANDOM CUSTOMS INSPECTIONS OR ANY CHARGES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THIS PURCHASE.

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