Antique French Chocolatier's Box, Boissier, PARIS, Napoleon III Chinoiserie 6.75" Square pique tucking essentials into the gusseted

tucking essentials into the gusseted side pockets

it must have taken numerous artisans a year to complete

150-180 years old

No markings to be found though the craftsmanship really does reflect the finer French ebenistes or makers of the time

Antique French Chocolatier's Box, Boissier, PARIS, Napoleon III Chinoiserie 6.75" Square pique tucking essentials into the gussetedAlways fascinated by the French tradition of packaging, perhaps none more fun than the old presentation boxes made specifically for the confections and chocolates of early to mid 1800s. Of finest reputation and history is the Boissier firm, and weve found true masterpieces with their company name, to include one many years back in fine tortoise shell that I sure wish I still owned. No firm commanded higher accolade nor prices nor audience than the