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Box

Box of pearwood, the sides with panels of carved acanthus scrolls, the lid centrally showing a coronet monogram. The box is raised on four bun feet and shows a flaring narrow base and a similar cornice, both these carved with upright leaf decoration. The panels on top and sides are outlined with dotted punchings. Two strap hinges show shaped finials. The box closes with a catch operated by pressing a steel button on the front of the box.
Size: Height: 7 cm; Width: 22.7 cm; Depth: 16.4 cm.

Place: Nancy

Object Type: box

Period: Louis XIV

Actual Date: c.1712

Century: 18th century

Materials: Pear wood, Steel

Museum Accession Number: Founders/X.1022