Description

Antique brass boulle and red stained tortoiseshell double photo frame. The exterior edge is veneered in rosewood and has a single piece of brass stringing. The photo frame is prodominanlty made of Mahogany with brass hinges and backing clasps and opens with a easel type design. The photo frame features silk backed card.

Although not stamped we can attribute this to J.C. Vickery of London.

The ‘Boulle’ name comes from the famous André-Charles Boulle who was made famous for veneering furniture with marquetry of tortoiseshell, brass and pewter. Although he did not invent the technique, Boulle mastered the art of this complex marquetry and lent his name to its common name: boulle work. Boulle also specialised in floral marquetry in both stained and naturally coloured woods. Many of his designs are illustrated in a book of engravings published around 1720.

All our items come with authentication certificate with image, care instructions and separate invoice for insurance purposes. On top of this our items come with 14 day no quibble money back guarantee and are all fully insured for when shipping.

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