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19th century French Empire cloisonne bronze jewelry casket with blue velvet interior
By: unknown
Material: bronze, velvet, enamel, metal, copper …
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19th century French Empire cloisonne bronze jewelry casket with blue velvet interior
By: unknown
Material: bronze, velvet, enamel, metal, copper
Technique: gilt, cloisonné, champlevé, cast, molded, metalwork
Dimensions: 7 in x 5 in x 6 in
Date: late 19th century, circa 1890
Style: Napoleon III, Rococo Revival, Neoclassicism
Place of origin: France
This richly gilded jewelry chest has a rectangle-shaped body decorated overall with foliate and scrolled elements; the front, sides and hinged top inset with turquoise champlevé enamel panels decorated with floral geometric motifs; the lid opening to reveal a lined interior with blue velvet, raised overall upon four cyma-curved supports terminating to scrolled feet. The four upper corners of the casket's body are topped with busts of cherubs on its angles.
The piece is solidly built, with detailed finishes and meticulous ornamentation, featuring a lock on the front.
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- Dimensions
- 7ʺW × 5ʺD × 6ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Cloisonné
- Copper
- Enamel
- Velvet
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Wear consistent with age and … moreLightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Wear consistent with age and use. No restorations or modifications have been made. less
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