A substantial antique French jewellery presentation box retailed by J. Fontan, Joaillier, 24 Allées de Tourny, Bordeaux.
The large rectangular case is covered in dark brown to black leather with gently rounded corners and a brass push-button fastening. It opens to reveal a spacious cream satin-lined interior without fixed jewellery slots, making it suitable for displaying a necklace, jewellery suite, substantial brooch, pendant, tiara-style ornament or collection of coordinated pieces.
The satin lid carries the retailer’s printed details, including the J. Fontan name and Bordeaux address. Maison Fontan traces its history in Bordeaux to 1838, and the firm has long been associated with jewellery, watches and gemmology at the Allées de Tourny address.
The generous dimensions and open fitted interior make this an unusually versatile period presentation case.
Dimensions -
Exterior: 21 x 16 cm
Usable interior: Length: Approximately 19.5cm; Width: Approximately 14cm
Condition :
Good antique condition overall with wear consistent with age and use. The leather exterior displays surface creasing, scratches, rubbing and small marks. The cream satin interior shows age-related discolouration, light staining and compression. The retailer’s printed details remain legible. The hinge and push-button fastening are present.
A substantial antique French jewellery presentation box retailed by J. Fontan, Joaillier, 24 Allées de Tourny, Bordeaux.
The large rectangular case is covered in dark brown to black leather with gently rounded corners and a brass push-button fastening. It opens to reveal a spacious cream satin-lined interior without fixed jewellery slots, making it suitable for displaying a necklace, jewellery suite, substantial brooch, pendant, tiara-style ornament or collection of coordinated pieces.
The satin lid carries the retailer’s printed details, including the J. Fontan name and Bordeaux address. Maison Fontan traces its history in Bordeaux to 1838, and the firm has long been associated with jewellery, watches and gemmology at the Allées de Tourny address.
The generous dimensions and open fitted interior make this an unusually versatile period presentation case.
Dimensions -
Exterior: 21 x 16 cm
Usable interior: Length: Approximately 19.5cm; Width: Approximately 14cm
Condition :
Good antique condition overall with wear consistent with age and use. The leather exterior displays surface creasing, scratches, rubbing and small marks. The cream satin interior shows age-related discolouration, light staining and compression. The retailer’s printed details remain legible. The hinge and push-button fastening are present.
