Extra-Large French Antique Jewellery Box in Rosewood, by Louis Aucoc

Dating from the mid-1850s, this magnificent, extra-large French antique jewellery box is veneered in rosewood and inlaid with a decorative bi-colour brass design. The box is finished with recessed brass side handles, and a large centrally mounted French heraldic family crest.

The interior is lined with dark green and peridot green velvet with a matching moiré silk.

The partitioned interior houses a removable octagonal rosewood tray.

An engine-turned, hallmarked silver-framed freestanding easel mirror is stowed to the underside of the lid.

The full-width lock mount, fitted with a Bramah patent lock, bears the engraved manufacturer’s mark reading ‘Aucoc Ainé à Paris’.

Ref: DL387