308 - TAHAN

TAHAN A small, rectangular box made of exotic wood. The lid is decorated with gilded brass marquetry and features a frieze in the Dutch style around the edge. The lock is signed “Tahan—Supplier to the King” (probably Jean Pierre Alexandre Tahan, 1813–1892). Louis-Philippe period (circa 1830–1848). 8.5 x 10 x 26.5 cm Slight warping and a small crack.