19th-Century French Gilt Bronze Box with Miniature Portrait
An elegant 19th-century French gilt bronze casket, richly decorated with Neoclassical motifs. The box features finely cast ribbon-tied garlands in relief along the sides and rests on small bun feet. The hinged lid is adorned with laurel branches and centered by a hand-painted portrait miniature under glass, depicting a fashionable lady in 18th-century attire with a large plumed hat.
The interior is lined in deep red velvet, adding both contrast and a touch of luxury. Boxes such as these were often given as keepsakes or used to store jewels, letters, or cherished mementos, reflecting the refined taste of the Belle Époque and earlier revival styles.
Condition: Very good overall with light wear and patination consistent with age. Velvet interior shows age-related wear.
19th-Century French Gilt Bronze Box with Miniature Portrait
An elegant 19th-century French gilt bronze casket, richly decorated with Neoclassical motifs. The box features finely cast ribbon-tied garlands in relief along the sides and rests on small bun feet. The hinged lid is adorned with laurel branches and centered by a hand-painted portrait miniature under glass, depicting a fashionable lady in 18th-century attire with a large plumed hat.
The interior is lined in deep red velvet, adding both contrast and a touch of luxury. Boxes such as these were often given as keepsakes or used to store jewels, letters, or cherished mementos, reflecting the refined taste of the Belle Époque and earlier revival styles.
Condition: Very good overall with light wear and patination consistent with age. Velvet interior shows age-related wear.