Description
A top quality box having been professionally polished to it's original former glory.
Very stylish and unusual for Boulle with a clear Art Nouveau design c.1900 / 1910.
The Tortoiseshell was attached to the hardwood frame with coloured matter below (in this case red) to give this highly sought after reddish-orange colouring to these works of art. This process first developed by the French cabinetmaker, André-Charles Boulle (11 November 1642 – 28 February 1732, highly popular in nineteenth century Britain into the very early 20th century.
The box is perfect for Jewelry, cufflinks or wrist watches, with the interior professionally lined in a soft faux suede.
Item: 40469
Beautiful quality and condition measuring 10 1/2" x 5 1/4" x 2 3/4".
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Internal Ref: 40469
Dimensions
Height = 6 cm (3")
Width = 26 cm (10")
Depth = 13 cm (5")
Finest Antique Art Nouveau Boulle Jewellery Box c.1900
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
40469
Description
A top quality box having been professionally polished to it's original former glory.
Very stylish and unusual for Boulle with a clear Art Nouveau design c.1900 / 1910.
The Tortoiseshell was attached to the hardwood frame with coloured matter below (in this case red) to give this highly sought after reddish-orange colouring to these works of art. This process first developed by the French cabinetmaker, André-Charles Boulle (11 November 1642 – 28 February 1732, highly popular in nineteenth century Britain into the very early 20th century.
The box is perfect for Jewelry, cufflinks or wrist watches, with the interior professionally lined in a soft faux suede.
Item: 40469
Beautiful quality and condition measuring 10 1/2" x 5 1/4" x 2 3/4".
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 40469
Dimensions
Height = 6 cm (3")
Width = 26 cm (10")
Depth = 13 cm (5")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.