Lot 4056

1850's Signed TAHAN Paris French Tea Caddy Box Chest

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1850's Signed TAHAN Paris French Tea Caddy Box Chest

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Description

Antique tea caddy chest box, made of fine Ebonized Mahogany with Brass inlay and trim. Repeating rosette pattern up top. Lock up front, original key and carved bone tag are retained. The key tag is inscribed by hand in ink - "Tea Chest". Hinged lid. Two separate compartments inside, each lidded with Mahogany lids, turned finial handles. An original tea pat is also retained. Paper-lined inside. Signed inside, on the brass lock mechanism - TAHAN / PARIS - etched by hand in capital block letters. Made by prominent Belgian-born furniture maker Alphonse Tahan (1830-1880). In 1849, he started his furniture studio at 30 Rue de la Paix in the center of Paris, France. His work quickly grew to high regard - for it's strong style and very fine execution. His manufacture included smaller furniture pieces and chests and boxes, such as this one. Empress Eugene learned of Tahan's work quality, and he soon became the official cabinetmaker to Emperor Napoleon III. His pieces also received universal acclaim throughout Europe, winning medal prizes and awards from various expositions. French in origin, circa 1850's-70's. Measurements: Approx. 9.25" x 5" x 5" overall. Weighs about 1.5 lbs. | See our special $5 starting bid lots at the end of this auction! No Reserve, No Buyer's Premium! Cost-effective, professional in-house packaging and combined shipping available!

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Superb display, opens and closes well

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1850's Signed TAHAN Paris French Tea Caddy Box Chest

Name: 1850's Signed TAHAN Paris French Tea Caddy Box Chest
SKU: 67384842
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $800

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Starting Price $450

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