Box - Gilt bronze, Opaline glass

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Refined late 19th‑century French vanity box in opaline glass with a gilded bronze mount and insect and stylised flower motifs, featuring original hinges and a front ring handle; dimensions 19 × 11 × 10 cm, weight 1417 g, made in France, in good used condition with age-related marks.

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Refined late 19th-century French box, made of high-quality opaline glass, decorated with golden motifs of insects and stylized flowers, typical of late 19th-century ornamental taste.

The soft shape and milky hue of the glass are enhanced by a rich gilded bronze frame, finely crafted, complete with original hinges and a front closure with a ring handle, a decorative and functional element typical of high-quality French productions of the period.

The set evokes the neoclassical and naturalist taste prevalent in France between the late 19th century and the early 20th century, with influences of the Louis XVI revival, intended for high-end vanity or salon objects.

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Details
Material: opal glass
Decorations: gold
• Tool: gilded bronze
• Era: late 19th century (circa 1880–1900)
Production: France
• Conditions: good overall condition, with normal signs of age consistent with the item's age; well-preserved gilding and original hardware.


Dimensions
• 19 × 11 × 10 cm
Weight: 1417 g

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Refined late 19th-century French box, made of high-quality opaline glass, decorated with golden motifs of insects and stylized flowers, typical of late 19th-century ornamental taste.

The soft shape and milky hue of the glass are enhanced by a rich gilded bronze frame, finely crafted, complete with original hinges and a front closure with a ring handle, a decorative and functional element typical of high-quality French productions of the period.

The set evokes the neoclassical and naturalist taste prevalent in France between the late 19th century and the early 20th century, with influences of the Louis XVI revival, intended for high-end vanity or salon objects.

The input is a dash character, which does not require translation.

Details
Material: opal glass
Decorations: gold
• Tool: gilded bronze
• Era: late 19th century (circa 1880–1900)
Production: France
• Conditions: good overall condition, with normal signs of age consistent with the item's age; well-preserved gilding and original hardware.


Dimensions
• 19 × 11 × 10 cm
Weight: 1417 g

Tracked and insured shipping and adequate packaging

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
1417 g
Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Glass type
Opaline glass
Country of Origin
France
Material
Bronze, Glass
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
10 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
19 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
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