{"product_id":"a-19th-century-french-ormolu-mounted-parquetry-jewelry-box-by-maison-boissier","title":"A 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Parquetry Jewelry Box By Maison Boissier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn antique octagonal wooden box dating back to the 19th Century and originating from France. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main body of the box is made of various woods, inlaid in a technique known as marquetry. The top features an intricate, star-like geometric pattern in contrasting wood veneers, while the sides have a basket-weave or \"parquetry\" pattern. The box is a fine example of woodworking and metalwork. The decorative metal elements, which appear to be gilt bronze (ormolu), include ornate scrolling feet and a finely chased bronze rim around the lid and base. The combination of fine marquetry and gilt-bronze mounts is characteristic of high-quality European decorative arts. Similar pieces are often attributed to the 19th century, specifically the Napoleon III period in France, which saw a revival of earlier decorative styles like Louis XVI and Boulle work. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis type of decorative box was a luxury item used for storing jewelry, letters, or other small valuables. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe box features a plaque signed by Maison Boissier. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"detail-list js-detail-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e9ʺW × 9ʺD × 4ʺH\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Doyen's ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51631071920359,"sku":null,"price":3799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/7427\/6327\/files\/814_1.jpg?v=1766107055","url":"https:\/\/doyensllc.com\/products\/a-19th-century-french-ormolu-mounted-parquetry-jewelry-box-by-maison-boissier","provider":"Doyen's ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}