#137

Rare Early French Boite de Bon-Bons with Surprise Interior
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6" (15 cm.) The carton box, in the shape of a store-front with paned windows has original marbled pink paper cover and embossed paper edging; the front hinges open to reveal a fitted shop counter of fruits and a store keeper stands behind the counter. The lid opens to reveal the candy box interior and is hand-lettered on the inside lid "Jouet de Theresa Dufoury nee en 1820". Excellent condition. Wonderfully preserved luxury candy box with surprise interior. French, early 1800s.