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Note the early hand forged nails
Northern Europe
over four glazed sides with a hinged side door
this antique trunk reflects the style of the Sheraton period in England
Red cloth hardcover with gilt lettering
French Louis XVI Vernis Martin Billet-Doux (Love Note) Case bookcases Note the early hand forgedDETAILS A rare antique, French cylindrical box with a fitted lid and gold mounts used to used to transport or store a secret love letter (billet doux). The surface is decorated with layers of paint with putti and cherubs holding floral garlands all on a gilt surface. This painting technique known as vernis Martin was a style of japanning or imitation lacquer named after the Martin Brothers interior designers. DATE 18th century DIMENSIONS Width 1 Depth
