Gothic style iron casket box by Tahan, 19th/20th c., France, patinated iron oval box with hinged lid, decorated with open pierced and cast relief Gothic architectural elements, set with (10) enamel on copper roundels decorated with armor helmets, velvet lined interior, unmarked, 7"h 9"l x 5"w

Provenance: A private West Orange, New Jersey Collection

Notes/Literature: see Thomaston Place Auction, lot 884, January 4, 2017 for signed example

Good, replaced interior hinge where makers stamp would normally be found, some chips to enamel, finial loose, wear to lining, lacking key