Antique Napoleon III French Candy Box - Handpainted Pierrot & French Ribbon Trim
$ 155.77
Description
Antique Napoleon III French Candy Box - Handpainted Pierrot & French Ribbon Trim. A cardboard box has been covered in canvas on the top and paper on the bottom. The hand painted image of Pierrot strumming a guitar has been rendered to the top then the entire piece covered in old gilt ribbon trim. Antique Napoleon III French Candy Box - Handpainted Pierrot & French Ribbon Trim Just imagine - you walk into the candy shop, the aroma of chocolate fills the air. You point to a tray of chocolate covered marron glace and ask for a box of the delights. The counter person turns to select a handmade, handpainted, ribbon trimmed box. She gently layers the inside in layers of doily. She places the chocolates carefully over the paper and the proceeds to layer more doilies over the confection. She closes the box and perhaps, ties it up with silk ribbon and then presents it to the purchaser. Could nothing be more elegant in Belle Epoque France. Well, here's just such a delight though the contents are long gone and the box has it fair share of beauty marks. Measuring 9-1/2" long x about 6-1/2" across, the depth of the container is about 1-1/4". A cardboard box has been covered in canvas on the top and paper on the bottom. The hand painted image of Pierrot strumming a guitar has been rendered to the top then the entire piece covered in old gilt ribbon trim. To embellish it even further, there's an edge of French Silk Ombre ribbon roses garland - faded and flat but entirely complete. The candy shop's name was Boissier - as evidence by the gilt lettering on the inside of the lid. As you can see, the inside is stained - most likely water damage. There's some cracking to the inside paper, fading and a few pieces of paper have pulled from the edge - a touch of glue will remedy this. Bottom is as you see - water damage and fading. A beautiful display item for the lady who loves romance, belle epoque beauty and French ribbonwork. Purchased by me in Paris about 30 years ago - I never thought I would part with it but, time to let go of a few things. 5182R Postage quoted INCLUDES insurance. BUY IT NOW!! ******************************** TERMS ITEM CONDITION I have been doing EBAY for 24 years and I know what I am doing when it comes to selling. I describe my items accurately, have multiple pictures on each of my listings so a "surprise" upon receipt is unlikely. RETURNS/REFUNDS * Notify EBAY of your desire to return the item. PAYMENT METHODS ACCEPTED * Anything EBAY takes. SALES TAX * EBAY collects the sales tax on every sale. SHIPPING USA As mentioned in the shipping area. COMBINED SHIPPING Yes, I will combine shipping for the best price. If you have purchased MORE than one item, DON'T PAY! PACKAGING I package my items very well for transit so please please do not worry - your package will arrive intact. My home is smoke and pet free! OVERSEAS SHIPPING * Postage is too costly for this type of item. RIGHT TO SELL * I sell on other sites so if you try to find my listing and can't, it means it has sold. DELIVERY * I process mail 2 to 3 times a week so once payment is received, Buyer's package will ship ASAP - usually 1-2 days after payment is received. If there is a delay, I will let BUYER know.
