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19th Century French Empire Cloisonné Bronze Jewelry Casket with Velvet Interior

$2,100
£1,603.34
€1,852.65
CA$2,948
A$3,285.86
CHF 1,723.98
MX$40,125.66
NOK 21,829.28
SEK 20,631.99
DKK 13,827.10

About the Item

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: 5 in x 7 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.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Copper,Enamel,Metal,Velvet,Cast,Champlevé,Cloissoné,Gilt,Metalwork,Molded
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    North Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8678235597202

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