French Napoleon III Boulle work scent box, 19th c., of cube form, hinged lid opening to divided interior, fitted with four blue to colorless cut glass perfume bottles with parcel gilt decoration, approx 4 3/8"h, 4.75"w, 4.75"d, 2.5lbs **Provenance: A prominent Terrytown, Austin, Texas estate**

5.17.24-In my opinion regarding LOT: 4065-The box does retain the key that operates the lock, hinges are secure, metal is intact with some spotting and patination, Boulle work is largely intact with some small inherent imperfections and small, metal trim at one side is slightly lifted at rear right corner base, see images, interior is as pictured, the bottles are overall intact with some minor roughness/chipping, slight wear and gilt loss, one has deep surface scratches underfoot, all commensurate with age and use

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