B2185 - Divine Antique French Red Silk Velvet Jewel Box, Boudoir Box, Sewing Box, 19th Century

This is a divine antique French jewel  / sewing box dating from the Napoleon III era C1860.  It would be perfect to take a few precious trinkets in a château chic boudoir.

The box is covered in it's original sumptuous red silk velvet.

It sits on 4 tiny metal stud feet. The lid of the box has a gorgeous gilded metal acanthus leaf embellishment to each of the corners and the centre. There is also a cute little escutcheon. 

The lid lifts up to reveal an interior lined with red silk. There is a looped strap in the lid to take accessories. 

The box is in good antique condition. The silk interior is clean with no wear. There is a little scuffing to the bottom back right hand corner (please see pics). The gilding on the metal has mellowed a little with the passage of time. The key to the box has long gone.

The box measures :- 23 cm (9 inches) wide x 16.5 cm (6.4 inches) deep  x 9.5 cm  (3.7 inches) high.

A beautiful box to use and enjoy and another divine antique French find from La Belle Étoffe.

Please note that the items photographed in the box are not included.

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