{"product_id":"antique-french-hand-painted-toilette-casket-late-19th-century-wooden-vanity-box-with-floral-decoration-and-original-key","title":"Antique French Hand-Painted \"Toilette\" Casket, Late 19th Century Wooden Vanity Box with Floral Decoration and Original Key","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is something irresistibly romantic about a box that simply announces itself as \u003cem\u003eToilette\u003c\/em\u003e. This late nineteenth century French casket did exactly that on some long vanished dressing table, guarding ribbons, gloves, scent bottles or love letters behind its little brass lock. Today the gilt script still gleams across the lid, framed by hand-painted sprays of wildflowers that wander over a deep, time-darkened ground. It is honest, characterful and full of stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood has earned its patina the proper way, through a century or more of use, with rubbed corners, softened paint and a glow that no factory could fake. It still has its original key and the brass lock turns sweetly. This is not a pristine museum piece and we would not want it to be. It is a charming, decorative survivor with genuine French boudoir soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStyling \u0026amp; Collectors Inspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis little casket loves the company of other French finds. Set it on a dressing table beneath our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/products\/antique-oval-faceted-crystal-mirror-with-ornate-gilt-frame-hand-chiselled-decorative-frame-56-66-cm\"\u003eAntique Oval Faceted Crystal Mirror with Ornate Gilt Frame\u003c\/a\u003e and let the gilt of both pieces play together. Hang our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/products\/art-deco-brass-hanger\"\u003eFrench Art Deco Brass Wall Hook\u003c\/a\u003e nearby for a row of necklaces, and crown the corner with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/products\/antique-french-gilt-bronze-figural-mantel-clock-under-glass-dome-19th-century-ornate-decorative-clock\"\u003eAntique French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock\u003c\/a\u003e. For a softly romantic finishing touch, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/products\/charming-oval-oil-painting-with-beautiful-golden-oval-frame\"\u003eCharming Oval Oil Painting in a Golden Oval Frame\u003c\/a\u003e completes the boudoir scene beautifully. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/collections\/all\"\u003ecollection\u003c\/a\u003e for more French treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique French hand-painted wooden casket or vanity box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate 19th century, likely Napoleon III period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGilt-lettered \"Toilette\" to the lid amid hand-painted floral sprays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid wood construction with hinged lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass lock with original working key included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich, time-worn patina with honest rubbing and paint loss consistent with age and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 30 x 17 x 9 cm (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e📦 Insured International Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item ships with fully insured worldwide shipping for a modest flat fee. It will be carefully packaged by our experienced team to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques De Cosmutia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53237896478986,"sku":"177","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/1548\/8010\/files\/IMG_2245AAA.jpg?v=1781913705","url":"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/de\/products\/antique-french-hand-painted-toilette-casket-late-19th-century-wooden-vanity-box-with-floral-decoration-and-original-key","provider":"Antiques De Cosmutia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}