Secret box disguised as books, leather, France circa 1790–1820, trompe-l'œil

Rare secret box in the shape of a book (“trompe-l'oeil book”), made in France around 1790–1820. Authentic object designed to blend into a bookcase to conceal jewelry, letters, or money. Cabinet of curiosities
Characteristics:
• Period: late 18th–early 19th century (1790–1820)
• Provenance: France
• Material: marbled calfskin, small iron gilding; leather-covered wooden interior
• Dimensions: H 8 inches x W 3.7 inches x D 5.7 inches – Weight approx. 3.3 lbs
• Book titles on spines:
– Aux Man de D. XV – Tom II
– Bibliogra Instructi – Jurisprudence Science et Arts
– Dictionna d’Histoire Naturelle – S–T
• Red and gold edges, hand-gilded
• Original blade hinge, fixed with small nails, functional
Condition: good condition for its age. Leather with patina, rubbing and small losses on the corners and minor damage; gilding still visible; interior clean; solid hinge. No recent restoration.
Authenticity: handcrafted (real raised bands, hand-gilded, marbled calfskin, antique hinge). Period 1790–1820, not a later reproduction.
Shipping: reinforced packaging, tracked shipping. France and international.