Antiques & Uncommon Treasure. French Figural Boulle Chocolatier’s Box, Work, Sewing or Cigar. Such a gorgeous Napoleon III c. 1850-70s boulle box, basket handle and opulent brass and colorful boulle includes figures at each outer corner. Hinged lift top and a hinged basket-like handle, it would have initially contained a selection of sweet delicacies. Most likely a gift boxed set from the boutiques of the Palais Royal where the elite gathered to shop and to attend theatre, or perhaps along the way to Opera Garnier, each in Paris. Prettiest one ever, I’d expect it to have had a Boissier stamp, but do not find one. Boissier was the finest chocolatier of 19th century Paris, and remains there along with a museum dedicated to the presentation boxes and history of the confectioner firm. The old boxes made with incredible beauty, or simpler ones in card and paper and glass – meant to be kept as a souvenir of the event or giver. This one has burled wood interior and is in superb condition. Full measurements noted on the photos. Very good to excellent condition throughout. The box base is raised on a frame of dore brass with bun feet, and each of the 4 side panels are complete and fabulously designed – the celeste blue of the boulle is a reconstituted and dyed protein – casein or pulverized horn-based, which the French used in that era. The white inlays and figures are mother of pearl. Polishes very nicely, bright. Lift-up knob in same bright brass as is the hinged handle. Jewel-like, it is 8″ long by 5 5/8″ and with the graduated height form, it is 4 tall plus the height of the handle. No missing boulle – all 4 sides and top are excellent. Very slight convex to the lid seems definitely to be original to the design. From antique French sterling silver, Georgian – Victorian jewelry, Limoges or Sevres or fine porcelain, enamels, tortoise shell boxes, etui, necessaire; portrait miniatures, fine European paintings & tapestries, or Hermes to Rolex and uncommon & thrilling items of museum quality. The array and inventory change often in our dynamic shop. In 1998 we made the move from high profile stores in Beverly Hills, CA and Dallas, TX, to an entirely internet based operation. With physical offices in both Utah and California, but no storefronts any longer, we want to thank our great customers for helping us have the courage to operate entirely online. Recently, we launched our own website with an attractive and easy to navigate style. Easy to find us with a QUICK SEARCH of our BUSINESS NAME. We’re looking forward to getting acquainted with you and to helping you complete (or add to) your’want’ list. It’s our job to tempt you mercilessly, and to treat you so well you’ll just love to come back to shop again. We appreciate our great customers! Thanks for making our’work’ so much fun! We have a great reputation we’ve worked hard to attain, and which we do all we can to keep & improve. Please expect response from us within 24 hours, (normally far less). Rarely, both of us travel together, and that may necessitate a slightly longer response time. You are very important! Our fine inventory is very important. And your ranking of our performance is also very important! We wish to keep our 4.9 – 5 star ratings in all categories. We always insure our items BUT, more importantly, pack them extremely well knowing that most are not replaceable. Please remember that when leaving DSR ratings. We always honor a 3-day return on our items, and guarantee them to be as described. Our listing images are always large and clear and portray the items we sell as accurately as possible. You May Also Like. Antique French 2-Deck Playing Cards Box, Casket, Hand Painted, Vernis Martin. French Salt Box, Cabinet, 17 5/8 Tall, Carved Country French. Antique Victorian Era Tooled Leather Carte d’Visite or Photo Album, Gilt Clasps. Antique Tiffany & Co. Silver-plate 18 Serving Tray, Daisy or Sunflower Floral. Antique French 15 Miniature Bru Doll Size Armoire, Embroidered Vitrine, Beveled. Antique French Napoleon III Era Boulle Scent Box, Caddy, 3 Baccarat Perfume Btls. Antique French Pair Victorian Face Screens, Florals on Wood, Turned Wood Handles. Antique French Fireplace Bellows, Souflet, Napoleon III Boulle Music Instruments. Fab Antique 19th C French Artist’s Watercolor and Drafting Chest, Box, Painter’s. Antique French Bronze Sculpture, Farming or Pastoral Theme: Mule Drawn Hay Cart. Antique French Kiln-fired Enamel TAHAN Trinket or Jewelry Box, Casket, Basket. Lg Antique French Boulle Scent Caddy Casket, Four Paris Scene Eglomise Perfumes. Antique French Gutta Percha Medallion Portrait Miniature Pair (2), French Kings. Antique French Limoges Enamel Snuff Patch Box, Portrait Miniature Medieval King. RARE Antique Swiss C. Bergen Black Forest Carved 19 Sculpture: DOM PERIGNON. Add suggested items to your listings.