NAPOLEON III BOULLE MARQUETRY WATCH BOX BY ALPHONSE TAHAN,last quarter 19th century; hardware marked "Tahan, Fnr. de l'Empereur". In première partie; the hinged cover with brass plaque bearing MAM monogram, opening to reveal single blue velvet-lined interior - 1 3/4 in. x 3 1/8 in. x 4 1/8 in. Estimate $300-400
Box is in overall good condition. There are minor losses of tortoiseshell on the body; there are scattered losses along the bottom edge. The back panel needs to be reglued (it currently slides out of the frame).
