A French thuya, brass marquetry and ebonised games box by Tahan of Paris, last quarter 19th century, of rectangular form, decorated throughout with inset gilt brass crosses, the hinged lid with ebonised crossbanding decorated with acanthus terminals, the interior incorporating divisions and removable trays, the gilt lock decorated and inscribed 'TAHAN FR IE L'EMPR', 6.5cm high, 31cm wide, 24.5cm deep Alphonse Tahan (1830-1880) was the official ébéniste de l'Empereur or master cabinet maker to Emperor Napoleon III and his wife, the Empress Eugénie. Tahan Fabricant was located at 30 Rue de La Paix from 1849 and subsequently from 1878 at Boulevard des Italiens. The firm exhibited at The London Crystal Palace Exhibition in 1851 and the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1855, and on both occasions were awarded medals. Condition report disclaimer
A French thuya, brass marquetry and ebonised games box by Tahan of Paris, last quarter 19th century, of rectangular form, decorated throughout with inset gilt brass crosses, the hinged lid with ebonised crossbanding decorated with acanthus terminals, the interior incorporating divisions and removable trays, the gilt lock decorated and inscribed 'TAHAN FR IE L'EMPR', 6.5cm high, 31cm wide, 24.5cm deep Alphonse Tahan (1830-1880) was the official ébéniste de l'Empereur or master cabinet maker to Emperor Napoleon III and his wife, the Empress Eugénie. Tahan Fabricant was located at 30 Rue de La Paix from 1849 and subsequently from 1878 at Boulevard des Italiens. The firm exhibited at The London Crystal Palace Exhibition in 1851 and the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1855, and on both occasions were awarded medals. Condition report disclaimer
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