A 19th Century French Silver Plate on Copper Neoclassical Correspondence Box by Leopold Oudry. The box richly detailed with neoclassical figures, scrolls and mask heads in relief. The interior with original blue watermarked silk compartments for papers and envelopes. This box has a working lock and key.
The box is signed 'L. Oudry et cie pres Editeurs'.
In 1854 Leopold Oudry founded his electrochemical company in Paris. Oudry is known for casting vases, statues and small objects which he would coat with pure copper deposited by electroplating. Oudry was commissioned by the city of Paris to use his galvanic plating process to cast objects and monuments for the capital. Oudry exhibited at many Expositions Universelles and won medals in 1855 at the Paris World fair and 1862 in London.
In excellent condition with lots of warm copper bleed to the silvered areas. Free of dents, creases and repairs. Moderate surface wear commensurate with age.
Approximate weight is 3.82 kilos.
Approximate dimensions are 22.5 cm length, 19 cm height and 13 cm width.