Mid-19th century engraved gilded bronze mounted casket with miniatures


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Casket in engraved gilded bronze with miniatures
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Oval box in gilt bronze resting on four feet. The box is finely engraved with floral motifs, garlands of roses, and scrolls. The hinged lid is decorated with a large miniature with gouache accents and a floral composition in bright colours. The side is decorated with six miniatures painted with colorful floral bouquets. Some traces of wear on the miniatures. The interior of the velvet coffet has been restored.

Price : 5200 €


Era: mid-19th century
Circa: 1840-1850
Materials: gilt bronze 
Dim (in): H: 4.72in. / L: 5.90in. / l: 4.72in. 
Dim (cm): H: 12 cm / L: 15 cm / l: 12 cm.
 


Mid-19th century engraved gilded bronze mounted casket with miniatures