Napoleon III “à la Reine” Boulle marquetry travelling writing box

Travelling writing box in ebonized wood and Boulle-style “à la Reine” marquetry with inlaid brass stars & burgau mother-of-pearl beads (nacreous, pink & green reflections) on all sides. Bronze fillets underlining the edges.
Opens onto a mahogany interior with a removable writing surface concealing a storage compartment with 2 small drawers.
A new leather from Maison Fey in Paris will be fitted – colour to be chosen with the future buyer –; the price includes the fitting of this leather.

A model of rare elegance