Description:
JB446: Figured rosewood and brass surround box circa 1830. 
A box veneered in figured rosewood box strengthened and accented with brass. The top central plaque bears initials in a stylized Gothic  script and a coronet,  probably of French nobility. There is also a brass inset of a lift-up aid on the front part of the lid. The box has extra support hinges on the sides which enable it to stay open at the same angle. The interior tray is original as is the silk faced ‘envelope’. Additional velvet covers protect and render the interior more useable. Working key.

Origin: France: reminiscent of the work of L. Aucoc aine,  Paris

Circa: 1830.

Size: 30.3 cm wide by 21.7 cm by 13.5 cm:  12 inches wide by  8.5 inches by  5.3 inches.

Condition:

The interior tray is original as is the silk faced ‘envelope’. Additional velvet covers protect and render the interior more useable.

The work is reminiscent of the work of L. Aucoc aine,  Paris.

see:

http://www.hygra.com/uk/jb/jb128/

http://hygra.com/uk/jb2/JB420/ 

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The box has a working lock and key. The circular holes in the lock plate were used by French box makers.

 

The box has extra support hinges on the sides which enable it to stay open at the same angle. 

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The top central plaque bears initials in a stylized Gothic  script and a coronet,  probably of French nobility.

 

There is also a brass inset of a lift-up aid on the front part of the lid.  This is a feature of boxes made in the Palais Royal area of Paris.