A late 19th century French oak travelling nécessaire by Touron, 24 Rue de la Paix, Paris, circa 1880.
Constructed in oak with fine finger-jointed corners, brass corner protectors, recessed carrying handles and an engraved brass monogram plaque to the lid. The case has a particularly solid, practical construction, designed to protect and organise its contents while travelling.
The interior retains its original fitted red lining with a removable upper tray and a series of shaped compartments for a travelling dining or picnic service. The fitted arrangement would originally have held a complete set of tableware and serving pieces.
The original contents are now missing, but the case itself remains an attractive and well-made example, retaining a rich colour and good surface throughout. There are knocks, scratches and general wear consistent with age and previous use.
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A late 19th century French oak travelling nécessaire by Touron, 24 Rue de la Paix, Paris, circa 1880.
Constructed in oak with fine finger-jointed corners, brass corner protectors, recessed carrying handles and an engraved brass monogram plaque to the lid. The case has a particularly solid, practical construction, designed to protect and organise its contents while travelling.
The interior retains its original fitted red lining with a removable upper tray and a series of shaped compartments for a travelling dining or picnic service. The fitted arrangement would originally have held a complete set of tableware and serving pieces.
The original contents are now missing, but the case itself remains an attractive and well-made example, retaining a rich colour and good surface throughout. There are knocks, scratches and general wear consistent with age and previous use.
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