Coquet - Box - Double-Opening Display - Wood, Brass - Decorative Medallion

It is an 19th-century box in full Napoleon III style, and the first thing it reveals is that theatrical contrast between the deep black of the body and the warm shine of the ornamental metals. The lid features a richly decorated central medallion, where the mother-of-pearl adds an iridescent flash that changes with the light, while the ormolu —that finely worked golden bronze— and the brass draw scrollwork, curves and tiny arabesques that frame the motif as if it were an inlaid jewel. It is a typically French ornamentation: elegant, meticulous, and with that touch of accessible luxury that defined the Second Empire. The exterior structure, lacquered in black, preserves the serenity and the characteristic shine of prestigious boxes of the era. The front keyhole keeps its original shape, discreet but perfectly integrated into the composition. The piece is particularly interesting for its double opening, a trait less common that adds functionality and an air of mechanical ingenuity, typical of studios that sought to surprise the user with practical solutions wrapped in refinement. The state of conservation is notable: the golden lines remain sharp, the mother-of-pearl maintains its luminosity and the surface preserves that soft patina that only well-cared-for objects develop over time. Overall, it is a box that embodies the essence of domestic luxury of the Second Empire, where every detail — material, color, shine, proportion — is designed to seduce. Certified shipping and good packaging.

Estimate:$201.67

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