Coffret à pans coupés In blackened wood, decorated with engraved brass and mother-of-pearl marquetry, forming a medallion, central cartouche and spandrels. Signed on the lock Vervelle Aîné. Napoleon III period. H. 8.5 cm - W. 22.5 cm - D. 15.5 cm. (small cracks, has its own key) Vervelle Aîné (Alexandre Louis Vervelle, 1800-1856) took part in the 1827, 1844 and 1855 Exhibitions of industrial products. He notably supplied boxes, liquor and scent cellars for the Mobilier de la Couronne. Also included Violin-shaped case In blackened wood and rosewood, decorated with brass marquetry with floral motifs. The front opens with a flap. Signed on the lock Tahan, Paris. Napoleon III period. H. 10 cm - W. 28 cm - D. 11 cm. (slight scratches on the back and key).