Lovely pair of antique French document boxes. Sturdy cardboard covered with decorative paper. Small metal latch to keep each box closed.
Originally designed for keeping important papers safe, such as birth, marriage and baptism certificates. In modern times they are perfect for keeping your documents or sewing projects organised or storing your fabrics and notions!
Label inside reads: "Manufacture de cartonnages pour bureaux, magasins, modistes,etc. Boites pour mariages et baptemes. A. Rustant. 11 et 13, Rue Centrale Pres l'Eglise St-Nizier, Lyon"
Translates as: Manufacturer of cardboard boxes for offices, shops, milliners, etc. Boxes for weddings and baptisms. A. Rusant (store owner), 11 - 13 Rue Centrale, Lyon (Address) Near St. Nizier Church.
Overall good condition, some dents and tears in the paper covering. See all images.
Exclusively sourced in France by Lily Pond.
Size each approx: 39 cm (W) x 27 cm (D) x 16cm (H)
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