RARE c.1820s French 16cm Hand And, Horn Brisé, Pique and HP Raised Gold, MULLOT, Duvelleroy Stamps on Box salts Of course in that time

Of course in that time most marriages were arranged for political or monetary gain for families

Stunning marquetry on this one and a nice satin finish

There is a missing porcelain flower from the lower curve of the right branch and possibly a few small chips to the flower petals

just shown as a prop

no losses other than some edge age to the pretty frame

RARE c.1820s French 16cm Hand And, Horn Brisé, Pique and HP Raised Gold, MULLOT, Duvelleroy Stamps on Box salts Of course in that timeFrom my private collections, this stunning little beauty of 200 years ago, French Empire to shortly afterward, it was made by "MULLOT l'an, Rue Saint Denis No. 130" whose maker stamp still is in place on the inner lip of the original box. Interestingly, on the opposite side is a fan shaped paper label from Duvelleroy. A consensus would suggest it might mean Duvelleroy either re marketed the precious old fan, or perhaps re ribboned it at some point,