{"product_id":"french-napoleon-iii-ormolu-amp-glass-jewelry-casket-circa-1855-1880","title":"French Napoleon III Ormolu \u0026amp; Glass Jewelry Casket  Circa 1855–1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench Napoleon III Ormolu \u0026amp; Glass Jewelry Casket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1855–1880\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrance, mid to late 19th century, Napoleon III period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finely cast gilt bronze (ormolu) circular jewelry casket with pierced scrollwork, beaded trim, domed glass lid, and original tufted silk cushion interior. The lid features a central framed glass reserve inset with an embroidered textile medallion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese textile medallions were often included to give the piece a more personal touch. In some cases they reflected current fashion fabrics, bridal textiles, or decorative motifs chosen for the recipient. Caskets like this were frequently given as wedding or engagement gifts, designed to hold rings, brooches, and small jewels while displaying them safely under glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey would have sat on a dressing table, combining storage with presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday it works just as well for heirloom jewelry, a meaningful keepsake, or styled as a decorative accent in a layered interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOrmolu (gilt bronze), glass, embroidered textile insert, silk interior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge-appropriate patina to gilt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior silk shows staining consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass intact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey present\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah \u0026 Elijah Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44181992243260,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4827\/2700\/files\/IMG_8193.jpg?v=1775695001","url":"https:\/\/www.sarahandelijahantiques.com\/products\/french-napoleon-iii-ormolu-amp-glass-jewelry-casket-circa-1855-1880","provider":"Sarah \u0026 Elijah Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}