Small Marquetry Box, "Tahan Paris" house, Napoleon III period - 2nd part of the 19th century

Small rectangular box, designed by the “Tahan” house, a company founded in Belgium and then installed in Paris at the beginning of the 19th century, by a tablet maker of the same name. His son, Jean Pierre Alexandre, took over the establishment in 1844. He developed production by creating small precious objects and furniture, and became Napoleon III's renowned cabinetmaker.
This box, with cut-off angles, is mainly made of rosewood veneer arranged in chevrons.
The slightly domed top is nicely decorated with rosewood patterns, each made up of four diamond-shaped triangles. These are delimited by mother-of-pearl and ebony inlays, and all of this marquetry is discreetly underlined by a brass thread.
The rim of this lid is lined with a thin brass rod. It is articulated on two hinges of the same metal, just like the front of this case which also opens. Although this box is shallow, this design allows perfect visibility and accessibility to objects - jewelry perhaps - that one will choose to entrust to him. These will be secured by the presence of a lock in working order, on which is engraved the inscription "Tahan Paris", a pledge of authenticity but also of excellence. This object is supplied with this key.
The modest dimensions of this box will allow it to be easily stored, unless one chooses to be able to continually appreciate its fine inlays. Tahan, nicknamed the "Prince of small cabinetmaking and the king's supplier" offers us here one of his creations, a beautiful object of art and utility.

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Period: 2nd part of the 19th century

Perfect condition after restoration in our workshop.

Shipping possible by Colissimo with careful packaging and appropriate protection.

Additional photos on request.

Reference 85 T

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