Mid 20th Century Faux Bamboo Silver Plate Box, in the Style of Maison Baguès

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Faux Bamboo Silver Plate Box, in the Style of Maison Baguès. Its intricate design includes a fully wood-lined interior. I … Read more Faux Bamboo Silver Plate Box, in the Style of Maison Baguès. Its intricate design includes a fully wood-lined interior. I have found similar, but not exact, boxes that attribute this style of box to Maison Baguès.

Measures: 4.5" wide x 3.75" deep x 1.375" tall

Per Baguès..com, "Founded in Auvergne, France, in 1840 by Nicolas Baguès, the company originally specialized in the creation of liturgical bronzes. Thanks to Baguès’ expansion into bronze lighting and the popularization of electricity, the business quickly found success. At the turn of the century, their chandeliers captured international interest, and soon Baguès began exporting to London, New York, Rome, Brussels, and Cairo. Along with a major expansion in 1920, the company introduced to the world their now signature collections of finely crafted iron, gilt and crystal chandeliers and wall sconces Parrots & Foliage." See less