Description
The Term Museum Quality is often over used by some of my colleagues in the Antique World but This Large French Casket made Circa 1890 is quite simply a Masterclass in Construction, design and yes … Museum Quality. The Box although not stamped has the hallmarks of one of the top makers in Paris – Possibly Tahan. Lets Start with the Woods used in the Superb French Creation – Birds Eye Maple is the dominant wood with Ebony, Kingwood, and Rosewood. The Box is mounted with Brass, inlayed with Brass, Abalone Shell and raised on 4 Brass feet. The Top opens to reveal a fitted interior with large storage area. It is very easy to run out of Superlatives with this Box which would make a superb Gift for someone with very special items to store. The original key and working lock are present.
Height 10.5" (27cm) Width 26" (66cm) Depth 17" (43cm) Item Sold