Exceptionally Large Antique French Boulle Work Trousseau Coffret, Marriage or Jewelry Box, EC paisley beadwork Fascinating for an artist to

Fascinating for an artist to carve something like this from a single large block of wood

from my own collections

At that time the Whiting Co

These frames date that early and aspects of his dress and hair rests him well into that 20 year period

Exceptionally Large Antique French Boulle Work Trousseau Coffret, Marriage or Jewelry Box, EC paisley beadwork Fascinating for an artist toOversized table box would have begun life as a bride's trousseau or marriage chest, her dainty silks and jewelry would have traveled with her to her new home in a special chest like this one. The work is c. 1850s and 'after' (in the manner of) the brass and shell marquetry work created by Andr Charles Boulle, cabinet maker to the king (1642 1732). This one has an elegant form which cants inward as it rises to the lid. Working lock with key which has a