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Rare small box with so-called messenger mesh, in iron with pierced mesh with orbevoies, on oak core; rectangular body with two side loops (rings), lock with two hasps formed by buttresses surrounding a tree of life surmounted by a heart, origin France, from the late 16th century. Provenance Jean Gilardi Collection *.
This box is in good condition and is of exceptional quality. We attach an old key to it.
* This box was part of the sale of the Haute Epoque Collection by Jean Gilardi which took place in November 1996 in Drouot (Etude Tajan). Mr. Gilardi, a senior government official, then director of Banque Rothschild and then of l'Européenne de Banque, was also a great lover of art and had built up an exceptional collection of Haute Epoque objects.
A note: some accidents and wear of smailles on the top of the cover, wear of time, look at the photos.
