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Leather upholstery wooden box with royal purple velvet interior. Decorated with intricate gilt stamping depicting birds, butterflies, bees, and flowers all over the surface. The brass opening frame is hallmarked "Ancne Mson Giroux / A Paris". The Key is missing. Slight wear on the bottom of the wooden base.

Francois-Simon-Alphonse Giroux was known as "the merchant of the princes". He became an important Parisian manufacturer of luxury furniture and accessories. His works were supplied to the Crown, the aristocracy, and the bourgeoisie.

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Item Details

Reference: #F027

Creator

Maison Alphonse Giroux
Dimensions

H 15 cm x L 31 cm x W 21 cm
Weight

0.6 kg

Place of origin

France
Condition

Very good
Package

COC Box/Bag

Period / Date

c. 1860s-1880s
Materials & Techniques

Leather - Gilt - Velvet