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Watch holder revealing the watch through the beveled glass. Embossed brass frame depicting hunting scenes (wild boar and pheasant).
Interior lined with red velvet. Please note scratches on the glass. Watch not included.
Late 19th century, Napoleon III period
Dimensions: H 7 and 4.5 x W 7 x D 7 cm
Glass and brass boxes dating from the Napoleon III period (1852-1870), appeared and became popular in France during this period. This period was marked by a pronounced taste for eclecticism, refinement and innovation in the decorative arts. Craftsmen vied with each other in creativity to produce luxurious objects, often for the rising bourgeoisie and aristocracy.
Ref: 83B2KMN4RU