19th Century French Silver Plated Over Bronze Jewelry Box With Repousse Motifs

Description

Place this elegant, antique Napoleon III silverplated box in your master bath to keep your jewelry safe and organized. Crafted … more Place this elegant, antique Napoleon III silverplated box in your master bath to keep your jewelry safe and organized. Crafted in France circa 1870, and built of bronze, the rectangular casket with raised top, sits on small scrolled feet, and is dressed with lion face handles on both sides. All sides including the top are decorated with detailed repousse floral and leaf motifs in high relief throughout; the top is decorated with a oval medallion featuring Poseidon, one of the Twelve Olympians in ancient Greek religion and mythology, presiding over the sea, storms, earthquakes and horses. The inside is upholstered with a luxurious padded and tufted blue silk fabric. The decorative, elevated jewelry box is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich patinated silver plated finish over bronze. Signed "Allegre Toulon" inside for further authentication.
Measures: 10.25" W x 7" D x 7" H. less