You know Captain Nemo probably had one!
The sculptor Eugène Cornu (1827-1899) worked closely with the Paris firm Compagnie des Marbres Onyx d’Algérie, led by Gustave Viot. They produced luxurious furniture and art objects, incorporating onyx marble and bronze a combination then considered as a novelty and become quickly highly prized among wealthy collectors. They showed a fine pair of onyx, bronze and enamel vases at the 1867 Universal Exhibition in Paris (signed G. Viot et Cie, Exposition de 1867, Eugène Cornu Inventeur).
The stationary box boasts a cover with a pair of fleur-de-lys, dolphin mask feet, an interior lined with wine moiré and divided into three horizontal compartments.
Dimensions
7 x 12 1/2 x 8 in.
Condition Report
Leather surface worn, scuffed and chipped at edges of lid, corners to sides and lower band below mounts to edge of base. Interior lined with maroon grosgrain which is now buckled. Interior sections also show buckled surface, and upper edge of central divider is frayed at edges. Back of box with loss to leather surface above right fleur de lys. Underside of box also with buckled leather surface. Inside dimensions are as follows: h. of back: 6 1/4; width of interior: 9 1/2 in.; Interior depth: 4 7/8 in., Height to front (interior): 3 1/4 in. Includes original key, but recommend not utilizing locking mechanism.
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