Category
Decorative Arts
Medium
Wood & Brass
Distinguishing marks
Biennais
Condition
Good
Date Period
1790 - 1830 - ish
Size and dimensions of this item
10" x 6.5" x 4.25"
Weight
3 lbs
Long Description
This is a beautiful box from Paris by renknown Goldsmith Martin-Guillaume Biennais (1764-1843). Inlaid brass with a shield insignia on top.  There is a hidden bottom compartment that opens when you stick a pin down into one of the holes on the rim.  There's also a compartment that opens inside the lid but the mechanism to reliease it (assuming it's the second hole on the rim) isn't working so it remainds closed.  The lock works great!
The box has a crack the length of it along the top. No other damage and in otherwise great shape. It measures approximately 10" long x 6.5" deep by 4 1/4" tall. Â
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I'm looking for a fair market value as the piece is going into an auction. Â Many thanks!!
History
It was given to the previous owner as a gift from someone he knew when he lived in Russia in the early 2000's. That's all the information I know.
For Sale?
Yes
Re: Early 19th Century Biennais Paris Goldsmith Hidden...
Within what price range are you asking for this beautiful box?