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Antique French Paper Box
Nikki Page Antiques
for sale €527     $572
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Antique French Paper Box

19th century
Description

Rare antique French paper box.

You can use your cursor to scan over any picture on my website to magnify the area.

Width: 14 inches ((36 cm)

Height: 8 inches (20 cm)

Depth: 10 inches (25 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Nikki Page Antiques has dated this Antique French Paper Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1158683
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Decorative antiques to fall in love with ….

Dress your home with something beautiful ….

Description
Rare antique French paper box.

You can use your cursor to scan over any picture on my website to magnify the area.

Width: 14 inches ((36 cm)

Height: 8 inches (20 cm)

Depth: 10 inches (25 cm)

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Nikki Page Antiques has dated this Antique French Paper Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1158683
Nikki Page Antiques
Nikki Page Antiques
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An open rectangular antique French paper box featuring a lithographed lid depicting classical winged figures and an urn, with patterned paper lining the interior.
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Archive I An open rectangular antique French paper box featuring a lithographed lid depicting classical winged figures and an urn, with patterned paper lining the interior.

Antique French paper box

Archive II An open rectangular antique French paper box featuring a lithographed lid depicting classical winged figures and an urn, with patterned paper lining the interior. View II
Archive III An open rectangular antique French paper box featuring a lithographed lid depicting classical winged figures and an urn, with patterned paper lining the interior. View III
Archive IV An open rectangular antique French paper box featuring a lithographed lid depicting classical winged figures and an urn, with patterned paper lining the interior. View IV
Archive V An open rectangular antique French paper box featuring a lithographed lid depicting classical winged figures and an urn, with patterned paper lining the interior. View V
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Nikki Page Antiques

Nikki Page Antiques
Telephone 01622 815648 or 07836 662642
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Tunbridge Wells
Kent
United Kingdom
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Nikki Page Antiques
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An open rectangular antique French paper box featuring a lithographed lid depicting classical winged figures and an urn, with patterned paper lining the interior.
Antique French paper box
Ref: SA1158683
An open rectangular antique French paper box featuring a lithographed lid depicting classical winged figures and an urn, with patterned paper lining the interior.
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A French paper box, often referred to as cartonnage, is a decorative storage container constructed from pasteboard or heavy cardboard covered in printed or hand-painted decorative paper. Popular during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these containers were used to store ribbons, lace, vanity items, or personal correspondence.

These boxes were constructed by forming rigid panels from pressed paper fibres or cardboard, bonded together with natural glues. The exterior was wrapped in block-printed paper, lithographed illustrations, or faux-marble paper, while the interior was lined with geometric or floral patterned paper.

Authentic pieces feature era-specific printing techniques such as hand-coloured woodblock prints or early lithography, along with natural age-related wear including edge rubbing, surface foxing, and mild paper oxidation. The interior paper lining typically exhibits classic nineteenth-century repeat patterns.

Place the item on a coffee table, sideboard top, or bookshelf to add texture and historical narrative to a decorative display. It works effectively as an accent piece layered alongside glass vessels, framed art, or ceramic objects.

Keep the box in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight, dampness, and heat sources to prevent warping, fading, and degradation of the paper fibres. Remove dust gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or adhesive tapes.
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