Exceptionally Large Antique French Boulle Work Trousseau Coffret, Marriage or Jewelry Box, EC paisley beadwork Absolutely fabulous mid to late

Absolutely fabulous mid to late 19th century Victorian era Black Forest hand-carved 17" hiking Brienz bear tantalus

but of course it is from some elegant sewing or writer's set

the perfume flask

These frames date that early and aspects of his dress and hair rests him well into that 20 year period

from my own collections

Exceptionally Large Antique French Boulle Work Trousseau Coffret, Marriage or Jewelry Box, EC paisley beadwork Absolutely fabulous mid to lateOversized table box would have begun life as a bride's trousseau or marriage chest, her dainty silks and jewelry would have traveled with her to her new home in a special chest like this one. The work is c. 1850s and 'after' (in the manner of) the brass and shell marquetry work created by Andr Charles Boulle, cabinet maker to the king (1642 1732). This one has an elegant form which cants inward as it rises to the lid. Working lock with key which has a