French Napoleon III Boulle-work table box with bronze dore mounts, late 19th c., rectangular box with tapering waist, the hinged lid with swing handle, opening to a lined interior, the corners mounted with figural masks and ornate scrolled cartouche-form escutcheon, and a scrolled shell apron, rising on square gilt metal feet, approx 6.5"h, 9.5"w, 7"d, 5lbs **Provenance: A prominent Terrytown, Austin, Texas estate**

5.17.24-LOT – 4064-The box is accompanied by a key that does operate the lock, the box stands sturdy and hinges are secure, metal shows some overall patination and spotting, one applied metal element is slightly loose, Boulle work is largely intact with some typical imperfections, and small areas of wear and loss, interior is as pictured, see images, all commensurate with age

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