Null House Alphonse GIROUX (XIXth century)

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House Alphonse GIROUX (XIXth century) Small circular covered box on heel in bronze with an old gilded patina, two zoomorphic handles and topped by a small dog of Fô. Stylized Asian motifs. Signed "Alphonse Giroux à Paris". H. 14 cm D. 17 cm Wear to the patina, the key is missing.

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House Alphonse GIROUX (XIXth century) Small circular covered box on heel in bronze with an old gilded patina, two zoomorphic handles and topped by a small dog of Fô. Stylized Asian motifs. Signed "Alphonse Giroux à Paris". H. 14 cm D. 17 cm Wear to the patina, the key is missing.

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