TAHAN FT OF THE KING. Small box in Boulle marquetry, sheathed inside with purple moire. Opening by push button. Signed on the plate. Height 40 mm, length 65 mm. Width 55 mm. July Monarchy period Mentioned as "Supplier of the King and Princes" and in 1855, the House of Tahan was named "Supplier of the Emperor" during the Second Empire. The Court placed a large number of orders for bookcases, tables, pedestal tables and sets.

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