French Box on Stand Lesage Paris

A beautifully made French early 19th century rosewood box on stand with lift up lid, opening to a lovely satinwood interior, all made to a very high standard. The top is finely initialled C. S. J., a small drawer beneath, standing on elegant legs with supporting stretcher, original toes and casters, stamped to the base. A historical professional repair to one leg, see photo, otherwise all in excellent condition, made around 1820s a fine rare example stamped Antoine-Nicolas Lesage Paris. A.N. Lesage 1784-1841 founded the Union des Arts, 2 rue de la Grange-Bateliere, offering fine furniture and decorative furnishings, a must see visit of the early 19th century.