Jardinière, "Boulle" marquetry - Napoleon III - Brass, Bronze, Wood, Bois noirci, Zinc - Late 19th century
Antique Napoleon III French planter. The shaped walls are embellished with a brass and tortoise Boulle inlay with decorative motifs of foliage and arabesques. Gilt bronze decorative elements branch off from the ebonised parts. The planter is also enriched with two handles. The planter shows small restoration, as pictured. It is complete with the intact original zinc liner.
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Antique Napoleon III French planter. The shaped walls are embellished with a brass and tortoise Boulle inlay with decorative motifs of foliage and arabesques. Gilt bronze decorative elements branch off from the ebonised parts. The planter is also enriched with two handles. The planter shows small restoration, as pictured. It is complete with the intact original zinc liner.