Antique Victorian Blue Opaline Milk Glass Jewelry Casket

Description

Beautiful antique Victorian era enameled blue opaline milk glass dresser box, (jewel casket - trinket case - decorative table box), … more Beautiful antique Victorian era enameled blue opaline milk glass dresser box, (jewel casket - trinket case - decorative table box), 19th century, in the manner of CF Monroe Nakara art glass boxes.

A most charming objet d’art, elegant, sophisticated and luxurious styling, featuring a cylindrical pale baby blue milk glass case with hinged lid, decorated with exquisitely detailed polychrome transferred classical scene of a winged putti cherub fanning a woman besides a floral basket, framed by raised enamel scroll work, heavily patinated brass fittings, the circular chest garnished in delicate white enamel scroll flourish.

Dimensions (approx)
4” Diameter x 3.75” High

Great original unrestored antique condition with beautifully aged patina. Soft warm pale coloring. Heavily patinated brass fittings. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall a superb museum quality example. less