Antique French Jeweled Glass Casket – Red Tufted Silk Interior with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Offered individually, these exquisite late 19th-century French glass caskets feature faceted beveled glass panels set within ormolu (gilt bronze) mounts. Each piece rests on ornate cabriole legs with foliate feet and includes a decorative carrying handle at the top.
Inside, a rich crimson-red tufted silk cushion lines the interior, complete with gilt bronze appliqué medallions and miniature pins, suggesting they were originally intended as watch or jewelry display cases — or for presenting cherished religious or sentimental keepsakes. The vivid contrast of the plush interior against the luminous clarity of the glass creates a dramatic and elegant showcase.
The caskets open from the front with a hinged glass door secured by a clasp at the base. Their trapezoidal shape and angled sides lend a sense of architectural presence while maintaining a jewel-box scale — perfect for tabletop or vanity display.
Each casket is sold separately. Please select one or both if you’d like to keep the pair together.
Antique French Jeweled Glass Casket – Red Tufted Silk Interior with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Offered individually, these exquisite late 19th-century French glass caskets feature faceted beveled glass panels set within ormolu (gilt bronze) mounts. Each piece rests on ornate cabriole legs with foliate feet and includes a decorative carrying handle at the top.
Inside, a rich crimson-red tufted silk cushion lines the interior, complete with gilt bronze appliqué medallions and miniature pins, suggesting they were originally intended as watch or jewelry display cases — or for presenting cherished religious or sentimental keepsakes. The vivid contrast of the plush interior against the luminous clarity of the glass creates a dramatic and elegant showcase.
The caskets open from the front with a hinged glass door secured by a clasp at the base. Their trapezoidal shape and angled sides lend a sense of architectural presence while maintaining a jewel-box scale — perfect for tabletop or vanity display.
Each casket is sold separately. Please select one or both if you’d like to keep the pair together.