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Antique French Napoleon III Trinket/Jewel box c 1860

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Last update: 23.05.2016

Item location: Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Seller notes:	“Body work has minor marks as shown,all in keeping with great age & use,nothing that spoils its looks”
Product:	Boxes
Style// Period:	French Napoleon III
Product Sub-Manufacturer:	Jewellery/ Trinket Boxes
Age:	1850-1899
Primary Material:	Wood// Woodenware
Original//Repro:	Original
Sub-Manufacturer:	Ebony
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Antique French Napoleon III Trinket/Jewel box c 1860 for sale

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Antique French Napoleon III Trinket/Jewel box c 1860 for Sale

Approx size in centimetres 20 14 8.3Very attractive looking box as pictures show.I would say the veneer is Ebony.It has molded canted edges to lid.Strips of wood inlay bandings around front & lid.Brass escutchion.Beautiful brass etched & inlaid cartouche ,with areas of pink & faux tortoise shell inbetween,very striking!.Its base is dark red leather.Hinges are ok.Lock is working with key.The whole of the inside is lined in burgundy red velvet.Postage free UK mainland only.Please ask for quote if you live in Highlands & Islands,a small charge will be made.Overseas bidders to use GSP scheme.Find out the postage cost on view item page,cost is determined by Ebay.
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