Maison Giroux Ebonized Box Paris, Circa 1850

List: $2,850

By the distinguished Parisian luxury goods maker Alphonse Giroux. The rectangular form features refined brass inlaid decoration in the Renaissance revival style. The lid with elongated arabesque panels incorporating acanthus leaves and scrolling volutes, framing a central vacant cartouche bordered by symmetrical foliate ornament. Corner palmettes and classical borders complete the decorative scheme. The interior fitted in coromandel wood with removable compartments suited for jewelry or gaming pieces. Brass-bound edges and corners. Push-button lock mechanism. Maker's plaque inscribed "M'on. Giroux A Paris." Coromandel base. Paris, circa 1850.

height: 2 in. (5 cm.)
width: 8.5 in. (21.5 cm.)
depth: 6 in. (15 cm.)

• Item Number: SW-018
• Country: France
• Period: Mid 19th Century
• Creation Date: Circa 1850
• Materials: Brass, Coromandel, Ebonized
• Height: 2 in., 5 cm.
• Length: 21.5 cm., 8.5 in.
• Depth: 15 cm., 6 in.
• Condition: Very good