Stunning Antique French c.1820s Parquet Snuff Box, Ivory and Ebony Stars and Diamonds Black Forest rooster Anyone see anything like this

Anyone see anything like this one before

the creation of Ernest Kees

which allowed the factory to experience significant growth and Gustave De Bruyn exhibited at the 1889 Paris World Exposition

marking its arrival on the world stage

my photos seem to portray it out of square

Stunning Antique French c.1820s Parquet Snuff Box, Ivory and Ebony Stars and Diamonds Black Forest rooster Anyone see anything like thisThe artistry on display here would be that of a Master working in various wood veneers, along with ebony and ivory, a museum quality parquet work of art, indeed. Dating early 1800s, it survives in remarkably compete form, where so many others are missing substantial tiny cuts of the decorative pieces of wood, etc.. I will admit that I have been so enamored with the top and sides of this one in my displays, I had forgotten entirely how stunning is the