Antique Box French Jewelry Box Alph. Giroux Napoleon III 3 Victorian Wooden Box XIX Century marquetry

Highlight the exception with this prestigious jewelry box signed Alphonse Giroux, the official supplier of Emperor Napoleon III. Alphonse Giroux, one of the most renowned marquetry tablet makers of his time, left a prestigious reference in the history of French craftsmanship, and this box is an eloquent testimony to it.

The precious wood marquetry that adorns this box is a work of art in itself, testifying to the refinement and exceptional talent of Alphonse Giroux. The intricate patterns and exquisite details make this box a unique piece, worthy of the French Second Empire.

The bronze handles, bronze feet and the carving on the brass and gilded bronze add a touch of luxury and sophistication to this rare object. The interior lined with original velvet silk offers a perfect setting for your most precious jewelry.

This jewelry box is an exceptional piece in a very good state of conservation, thus preserving its timeless elegance. The refinement of the French Second Empire is captured in every detail, making this box set a true work of art in its own right.

Give yourself the opportunity to acquire this rarity, a piece that embodies the history, prestige and artisanal know-how of the Napoleon III era. It's much more than just a jewelry box; it is a testament to timeless elegance, quality and beauty that stands the test of time. A piece that is sure to add a touch of sophistication to your collection or space.
Cartridge on the front, functional key and lock.
Signed on the lock of the famous and prestigious official supplier of Emperor Napoleon 3 (Alph. GIROUX, Paris).

Overall in very good condition. The photos are an integral part of the description - Sold as is

Object in used condition.

A little history ....

Alphonse Giroux first turned towards a career as a painter under the direction of Jacques-Louis David, but he abandoned his brushes for an activity as a dealer in paintings and furniture and works of art. From 1799 to 1848, he worked at no. 7 rue du Coq-Saint-Honoré in Paris.

Under the A. GIROUX brand in PARIS, his store became a famous tablet and cabinetmaking store whose activity spread from the consulate to the end of the Second Empire, with the father then the son. The cabinetmaking workshop began in 1799, the father died in 1848 and his two sons succeeded him in the management of the workshops and the store. Their specialty was the manufacture of very high-end small furniture for the bourgeoisie and the nobility. It was at Giroux's that Charles X and Louis XVIII chose the gifts of the young princes: Princess Louise and the Duke of Bordeaux.

Alphonse Giroux won numerous national and international prizes, including a silver medal at the Exhibition of 1834, for leather goods actually due to Joseph Thouvenin such as the Maître Museur briefcase and became in the second half of the 19th century, a real reference for boxes, various and varied cabinets and small furniture or writing furniture.

One of his sons, Alphonse-Gustave, continued his activity. Another, André Giroux, took up the brushes abandoned by his father.

On June 22, 1839, Louis Daguerre and Isidore Niépce2 signed a contract with Alphonse Giroux and the Susse Frères Company, granting them exclusivity for the manufacture and sale of the daguerreotype3 chamber. In December 1839, François Fauvel-Gouraud went on tour in the United States with a Giroux device and introduced the process to New Yorkers and then to Bostonians.

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