Antique French Art Nouveau Pierced Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box, 1880s

Description

This lavish French Art Nouveau period (1880-1910) jewelry box is entirely chiseled, hammered and pierced with flowers and leaf patterns. … more This lavish French Art Nouveau period (1880-1910) jewelry box is entirely chiseled, hammered and pierced with flowers and leaf patterns. This late 19th – early 20th century rectangular shaped casket is quite substantial. The box boasts a beautiful cameo of a woman on lid's top and it's entirely decorated with liserons and scrolls on the sides, mobile handle on the lid, it rests on four square feet cut out.The original interior is lined with red fabric.
This bronze box boasts striking floral Art nouveau or Jugendstil patterns and is very decorative, it is in very good condition with a rich patina and warm bronze dore finish. This jewelry box would make a beautiful, useful addition to a desk or vanity table. A great gift for any lady.
Measures: H. 9, w. 13, D. 9 cm less