Antique French "Servan" Marked Gilt Embossed Leather Jewelry Box with Engraved Top & Figural Medallions 14k bangle bracelet and while an acid test

and while an acid test says 10k on frame of the brooch

we have confirmed the 18k gold with an acid test

would have a more French style mythical or other but this is definitely Black Forest and the fact that it's in oak (a more difficult to carve hardwood rather than the more common softer lindenwood) explains why it has survived its 100 or so years in such fabulous condition

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Antique French "Servan" Marked Gilt Embossed Leather Jewelry Box with Engraved Top & Figural Medallions 14k bangle bracelet and while an acid testFabulous antique French "Servan" marked gilt embossed leather 2 tier jewelry box with engraved top including two cherub or putti figural medallions, fold out compartments and lower space with pocket watch fitting and all in wonderful condition! The inside of the lid has a gold embossed or stamped maker or retailer label reading "Maison Fondee en 1786, Servan, Joaillier Orfevre, Bordeaux". I just love these old gilt embossed leather pieces, this one