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Empire-Style Crystal and Brass 'Bonbonnière', or Sweet Box

$1,000
£756.57
€873.20
CA$1,396.72
A$1,552.89
CHF 812.84
MX$19,045.65
NOK 10,349.55
SEK 9,771.20
DKK 6,516.09
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About the Item

A very decorative Empire-style crystal sweet box, or Bonbonnière, intricately clad in a gilt-brass frame, with elaborately worked gilt metal mounts of the arts, a warrior on his chariot, and laurel wreaths. This square-sided crystal glass box dates from around 1900, and features a gilt brass lid, decorated with laurel leaves, topped with a knob in the form of three eagles.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Width: 3.55 in (9 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    LA CIOTAT, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6419233438362

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