Jewelry boxes often come into the Het Goed thrift store in Schijndel, but this particular piece turned out to be special. After some research, store manager Hans van den Born discovered its origins. "This is an antique French jewelry box, which was popular during and after the reign of Napoleon III."
The box consists of an elegant frame of detailed cast iron, which was often gilded with brass during that period. The thick-cut glass is set betwe…
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Jewelry boxes often come into the Het Goed thrift store in Schijndel, but this particular piece turned out to be special. After some research, store manager Hans van den Born discovered its origins. "This is an antique French jewelry box, which was popular during and after the reign of Napoleon III."
The box consists of an elegant frame of detailed cast iron, which was often gilded with brass during that period. The thick-cut glass is set betwe…