Mid-19th century crystal casket ormolu mountings


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coffret en cristal du Creusot Charles x et bronze doré  du XIXème
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A large casket with cut crystal and gilt bronze mountings. The crystal is blown and cut in "bamboo" or large ribbed cut. The exceptional mounting presents a finely chiselled decoration and is enhanced by small faceted blue crystal elements set in a claw mounting. The case has a lock and key.

 

Price : 3500 €


Era: first part of the 19th century.
Materials: cristal, gilt bronze.
Dim: H: 5.90 in./ L: 5.90 in./ W: 2.75 in.
Dim: H: 15 cm/ L:15 cm/ W: 7 cm.


Mid-19th century crystal casket ormolu mountings