Vintage to Antique Russian Malachite 10.5" Desk or Jewelry Box in the Form of a Book with Brass Inlay antique French caddy Residenz) for Maximilian I of

Residenz) for Maximilian I of Bavaria (1756–1825)

And typical of the Boissier boxes

but the bottom of box has no liner (only the square base would have - the tortoise shell mimic panels being done in that unique French manner

Dates late 1700s to perhaps as late as 1810

In museums or private collections

Vintage to Antique Russian Malachite 10.5" Desk or Jewelry Box in the Form of a Book with Brass Inlay antique French caddy Residenz) for Maximilian I ofStriking & large antique to vintage 10 5 8" Russian malachite jewelry or desk box in the shape of a book with brass strip or string inlays and recently relined with a newer beige moire style fabric! Overly heavy, this one weighs just under six pounds and it appears to be malachite veneers over a black slate or possibly even unpolished marble? A beautiful piece, a veritable marquetry of different malachite panels and in wonderful condition, with a nod