Antique Gustave Keller Jewelry Document Travel Case Box Leather Sterling Silver

Description

Ex Property 3rd Marquess Cholmondeley Member of Parliament Gift of Lady Marcia Susan
Harriet (Youngest Daughter approx 1860)
Custom Second Empire French Jewelry Case Ca 1860 Gustave Keller.
Case
Only Contents are Present Owner and not included
Napoleon III (Second Empire) (1848
–
1880) Leather Box
1860's Leather &
Sterling Locking Jewelry Case Velvet & Satin Lined
Ex Property 3rd Marquess Cholmondeley Member of Parliament Gift of Lady Marcia Susan
Harriet (Youngest Daughter approx 1860)
The Keller firm was founded in 1856 by Gustave Keller,  Established in Paris at 65 rue de Turbigo,
Gustave Keller moved his shop and workshop to 22 rue Joubert in 1891.
Case is constructed out of word with custom 19th century French Brass Fittings (Hardware) lined in leather.
Interior is Satin on Top & cushioned to protect jewels. Bottom is velvet to showcase jewels. Top had sterling silver marquee attached. Signed on the bottom Gustave Keller. Lock is working with two original keys included.
Provenance Christies East New York 1960's
Condition; Good for 160 years old, having had some minor restoration over the years. In good working order but not for travels or extensive daily use. There A; one stain in interior top lower left B; some separation to the wood at seams C: Some surfer rubbing with worst being scratch on bottom These with can be seen in last 3 close up pictures which are intended to disclose the scope of damages.
Size: 13.25" Long
9.50" Front to Back
1.5" Depth having concave top
Sterling Test above .925 not Hallmarked
Please Contact me in advance of purchase to confirm it will hold your intended contents.
Please feel free to discuss price.
Discount for Local Pick which is preferred to shipping.
This was hard to price as it's rare example of Keller Firm's earlier work.
It's certainly higher quality than a Hermes, Cartier or Faberge box but again not easy to suggest price.
Previous Sale Christies East