A giltmetal mounted mulberry box likely French, circa 1840 Of canted rectangular form on moulded base. the gently domed lid with mounts at corners and centering a ring pull, the interior lined in gilt paper, with retail or collection label to underside reading "F. Alibert," with inventory/stock number 26413 and inscribed "1e Barbier de qualite/c'est l'Amour;" the base with three drilled holes, possibly once a music box. H: 3 1/2, W: 9, D: 6 in. Provenance: Collection of R.M. Barokh, Connecticut.
A giltmetal mounted mulberry box likely French, circa 1840 Of canted rectangular form on moulded base. the gently domed lid with mounts at corners and centering a ring pull, the interior lined in gilt paper, with retail or collection label to underside reading "F. Alibert," with inventory/stock number 26413 and inscribed "1e Barbier de qualite/c'est l'Amour;" the base with three drilled holes, possibly once a music box. H: 3 1/2, W: 9, D: 6 in. Provenance: Collection of R.M. Barokh, Connecticut.
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