BOX, BOITE, PERFUME BOX STAMPED BY EBONY CABINET MAKER TAHAN - 19TH CENTURY

Precious perfume box of rectangular shape veneered in rosewood with a herringbone pattern, canted on the corners and edged in brass. A small jewel of French cabinet making. Inside it contained three glass bottles (one is lost), lined in period satin. Marked "TAHAN Ft - r. de la Paix". Informative link on the cabinet maker TAHAN who created works of art also for Napoleon III: (https://www.marcmaison.com/architectural-antiques-articles-pdf/161) Complete with original key and contemporary working lock. Excellent condition. Period: datable from 1849 to 1866 (worked in rue de la Paix, 34 during that period) Measurements: cm. 14.3 x 8.7 - H. cm. 10