Antique French Chocolatier's Box, Boissier, PARIS, Napoleon III Chinoiserie 6.75" Square pique No markings to be found

No markings to be found though the craftsmanship really does reflect the finer French ebenistes or makers of the time

it must have taken numerous artisans a year to complete

The piece weighs 5 lbs

I've cleaned this one up and given the old wood a polish

SO much in the warehouse yet to list

Antique French Chocolatier's Box, Boissier, PARIS, Napoleon III Chinoiserie 6.75" Square pique No markings to be foundAlways fascinated by the French tradition of packaging, perhaps none more fun than the old presentation boxes made specifically for the confections and chocolates of early to mid 1800s. Of finest reputation and history is the Boissier firm, and weve found true masterpieces with their company name, to include one many years back in fine tortoise shell that I sure wish I still owned. No firm commanded higher accolade nor prices nor audience than the