Beschreibung:

* A Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Mounted Malachite Casket retailed by tahan, paris, 19th century the hinged rectangular lid opening to a vacant interior incised to show floral sprays and signed Tahan Fr. de l'Empereur to the lockplate, the corners mounted with bird monopeds each terminating in a scroll foot. Height 3 1/8 x width 6 x depth 4 1/2 inches. Estimate $ 500-700 Property from the George and Virginia Ablah Trust, Wichita, Kansas In good, stable condition overall. Hinges intact. Surface scratches, pitting, areas of oxidation and scattered grime deposits to the interior. Gilt bronze mounts with an even, bright patina.