Gustave Keller

GUSTAVE KELLER (France, 1879-1955).
Complete travel box-puncher second half of the 19th century.
Leather box.
Composed of: mirror, glass bottles and jars with silver lids, multiple brushes, tweezers, blades, scalpels, manicure tools and other tools, such as file, razor, scissors, button hook, corkscrew, shoehorn, etc..
Signed.
With its key.
Measurements: 25 x 44 x 27 cm.

This complete travel box is presented in an exclusive leather case with hinged lid and key lock. The various compartments conceal inside trays with multiple tools for personal care and everyday use. Among the more than 40 pieces are: mirror, glass bottles and jars with silver lids, multiple brushes, tweezers, blades, scalpels, manicure and other tools, such as nail files, razors, scissors, button hooks, corkscrews, shoehorns, etc.

The prestigious firm of Gustave Keller, specializing in luxury accessories, vanity cases and marquetry that are highly prized for their high quality, was founded in 1856. The exquisite materials used for its creations led the French company to work for the courts of Spain, Russia, Greece and Romania. It was also awarded gold and silver medals at the Paris Universal Exhibitions of 1867 and 1878. Later, Gustave and his brother began to produce silver objects that were awarded a gold medal and a Grand Prix at the Universal Exhibitions of 1889 and 1900, respectively. From the 1900s, the company was also commissioned to produce several important cups and trophies for the Principality of Monaco.