Box - Gilt bronze, galuchat - Shagreen box
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Description from the seller
Antique box in green galuchat and gilded bronze – 19th century – Napoleonic era
Description
Elegant box in the shape of a chest covered with genuine galuchat in olive green, mounted with a rich gilded bronze frame finely decorated with scrolls, rosettes, and rocaille motifs.
The domed lid, rounded corners, and highly ornate frame are characteristic of luxury objects from the Second Empire, a period during which galuchat was particularly prized for boxes and cabinet fittings.
The interior is lined with original green textile, providing a beautiful chromatic unity to the whole.
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Materials
Natural Galuchat (stingray skin)
Gilded bronze (or antique gilded brass)
Interior textile trim
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Dimensions
Length: 13.5 cm
• Width: 7.5 cm
Height: 7.5 cm
Approximate dimensions.
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Era
19th century
Napoleon III era (around 1850–1870)
French or European work
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State
Antique Galuchat with a beautiful patina from use.
Wear and marks consistent with age.
Complete and well-fixed mount.
Lock present (key not provided)
Old interior preserved
Very good overall condition for a 19th-century object, not restored.
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Usage
Jewelry box
storage box
Display object or curiosity cabinet piece
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Remarks
The galuchat mounted in gilded bronze is typical of high-quality decorative objects from the Second Empire. This type of box is sought after for its elegance, noble material, and decorative refinement.
Antique box in green galuchat and gilded bronze – 19th century – Napoleonic era
Description
Elegant box in the shape of a chest covered with genuine galuchat in olive green, mounted with a rich gilded bronze frame finely decorated with scrolls, rosettes, and rocaille motifs.
The domed lid, rounded corners, and highly ornate frame are characteristic of luxury objects from the Second Empire, a period during which galuchat was particularly prized for boxes and cabinet fittings.
The interior is lined with original green textile, providing a beautiful chromatic unity to the whole.
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Materials
Natural Galuchat (stingray skin)
Gilded bronze (or antique gilded brass)
Interior textile trim
⸻
Dimensions
Length: 13.5 cm
• Width: 7.5 cm
Height: 7.5 cm
Approximate dimensions.
⸻
Era
19th century
Napoleon III era (around 1850–1870)
French or European work
⸻
State
Antique Galuchat with a beautiful patina from use.
Wear and marks consistent with age.
Complete and well-fixed mount.
Lock present (key not provided)
Old interior preserved
Very good overall condition for a 19th-century object, not restored.
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Usage
Jewelry box
storage box
Display object or curiosity cabinet piece
⸻
Remarks
The galuchat mounted in gilded bronze is typical of high-quality decorative objects from the Second Empire. This type of box is sought after for its elegance, noble material, and decorative refinement.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
0 g
Style subtype
Napoleon III
Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Leather type
galuchat
Title additional information
Shagreen box
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
France
Material
Bronze, Leather
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
0 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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