{"title":"Storage","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"belle-epoque-fabric-covered-keepsake-box-with-portrait-lid","title":"Belle Époque Fabric-Covered Keepsake Box with Portrait Lid","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"208\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"165\"\u003eBelle Époque Fabric-Covered Keepsake Box with Portrait Lid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"168\"\u003ec. 1900–1920\u003cbr data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"183\"\u003e5.5” H x 11.5” W x 3.5” D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eThis early 20th-century French keepsake box is covered in a richly patterned floral fabric and features an oval canvas portrait at the center of the lid. The portrait, likely inspired by popular fashion illustrations of the Belle Époque, depicts a young woman in a wide-brimmed hat trimmed in soft pastels, framed with decorative woven trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eThe box is constructed of cardboard with a paper-lined interior and hinged lid. While originally intended for vanity items, gloves, or correspondence, it now makes a charming storage piece for photos, letters, or small collectibles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"810\"\u003eThis piece shows wear consistent with age, including a tear to the upper side near the edge of the lid. Additional age-related wear includes minor scuffing to the base, spotting to the interior paper lining, and slight loosening of the inner lid panel. Structurally sound overall and still closes securely. See photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eStyling Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003ePerfect layered into a romantic vignette—on a bookshelf, vanity, or nightstand—or stacked with other textile-covered boxes. A sweet accent in a feminine office or bedroom, especially when paired with vintage perfume bottles, ribbons, or handwritten letters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"foundresse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550434447526,"sku":null,"price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7645\/6870\/files\/9FD46E2E-876D-469E-9A95-19FF3B7E2AEA.jpg?v=1754067446"},{"product_id":"vintage-french-face-powder-box","title":"Vintage French Face Powder Box","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"234\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eVintage French Face Powder Box – Lorenzy-Palanca “Nymphea”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"190\"\u003ec. 1920–1935\u003cbr data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"205\"\u003e1.75\" W x 1.75\" D x 1\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eA charming vintage face powder box from the Parisian cosmetics house Lorenzy-Palanca, known for its elegant early 20th-century packaging. This petite cardboard box once held pressed powder and features its original label in soft green and cream tones, marked \u003cem data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"535\"\u003ePoudre Adhérente \u0026amp; Invisible – Nymphea\u003c\/em\u003e. The delicate floral side print and scalloped border speak to the era’s refined feminine aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eStill intact inside is the original folded paper powder wrap—an uncommon detail that adds to its appeal for collectors. The box is structurally sound with only minor surface wear appropriate to its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eStyle it\u003c\/strong\u003e on a mirrored vanity tray, alongside antique perfume bottles, or tucked into a shadow box display. 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The inscription “Pulp: de Tam:” refers to tamarind pulp, a botanical ingredient historically used for digestive remedies and purgatives. Apothecary jars of this style were both functional and decorative, speaking to a period when pharmacies were seen as places of learning, refinement, and even beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eThe neoclassical gold shield and scalloped banding evoke the restrained elegance of the Empire and Louis Philippe periods, when classical motifs such as laurel, medallions, and architectural symmetry were favored. The refined silhouette, with its flared base and domed lid topped by a finial, reflects the 19th-century French appreciation for proportion and ornamentation grounded in utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eThe jar shows surface wear and a visible chip to the inner rim, but remains structurally sound and visually striking. 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Pieces of this size and form were widely used in cafés and brasseries as multipurpose utility dishes—often functioning as absinthe coasters, stabilizing the glass and collecting drips during preparation, as well as for small servings and garnishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example bears the Limoges mark on the reverse and shows the soft, authentic wear associated with true café use: rim abrasion, subtle toning, and light surface marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming and versatile piece of French café culture, ideal for bedside use, jewelry, soaps, or for layering in tabletop styling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition with rim wear and light surface marks consistent with use. 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The framed cartouches and stylized motifs reflect the period’s interest in boulle-inspired decoration, interpreted here at an intimate scale with exceptional precision.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe serpentine form is elevated by cast gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts along the base and lid, as well as small ormolu feet. The box retains its original working key—an uncommon and desirable survival. The interior remains in its original dark finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear to the ebonized surface, light rubbing to the ormolu, and expected age-related marks contribute to the authentic 19th-century character of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sophisticated decorative object, emblematic of the quiet luxury and craftsmanship of the Napoleon III era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional exterior condition with crisp brass marquetry and intact ormolu mounts. The box presents beautifully. There is a subtle separation at the front closure when the lid is at rest — a common age-related movement in 19th-century veneered boxes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt does not affect function: the box opens and locks securely, and the gap is clearly shown in the photographs. 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