Box (3) - Gilt brass, Gilt bronze - Candy box / stamp box
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Lot of three Napoléon III decorative boxes in crystal with gilded bronze/brass mounts, originating from France and dating to the mid to late 19th century, in good used condition with minor aging wear.
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Set of 3 Napoleon III crystal and gilded bronze boxes – 19th century – Stamp box, candy jar, and decorative container
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Description
Rare and elegant set of three decorative crystal boxes, mounted in bronze or gilded brass, dating from the second half of the 19th century, during the Napoleonic III / Belle Époque period.
These objects perfectly illustrate the bourgeois taste of the era for small precious containers, blending the transparency of cut crystal with finely chiseled mounts: openwork floral decorations, neoclassical friezes, garlands, and allegorical female figures.
The crystal bases feature a characteristic star-shaped size from the 19th century, reflecting careful craftsmanship. The antique gildings retain a beautiful original patina.
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Contents of the lot
• Crystal and bronze stamp box – 8 × 6 × 3 cm
Cylindrical glass and brass candy box – height 7.5 cm, diameter 7.5 cm
• Round, low catch-all tray in cut crystal and brass? - diameter 8 cm, height 3.2 cm
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Era
19th century, around 1860 to 1900
Origin
France
Materials
Cut crystal – blown glass – bronze / gilded brass
State
Good antique condition.
Normal wear of the gilding
Micro-scratches and light internal chips in the crystal.
No structural crack
Functional hinges
Carefully look at the photos, they serve as a description.
Set of 3 Napoleon III crystal and gilded bronze boxes – 19th century – Stamp box, candy jar, and decorative container
⸻
Description
Rare and elegant set of three decorative crystal boxes, mounted in bronze or gilded brass, dating from the second half of the 19th century, during the Napoleonic III / Belle Époque period.
These objects perfectly illustrate the bourgeois taste of the era for small precious containers, blending the transparency of cut crystal with finely chiseled mounts: openwork floral decorations, neoclassical friezes, garlands, and allegorical female figures.
The crystal bases feature a characteristic star-shaped size from the 19th century, reflecting careful craftsmanship. The antique gildings retain a beautiful original patina.
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Contents of the lot
• Crystal and bronze stamp box – 8 × 6 × 3 cm
Cylindrical glass and brass candy box – height 7.5 cm, diameter 7.5 cm
• Round, low catch-all tray in cut crystal and brass? - diameter 8 cm, height 3.2 cm
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Era
19th century, around 1860 to 1900
Origin
France
Materials
Cut crystal – blown glass – bronze / gilded brass
State
Good antique condition.
Normal wear of the gilding
Micro-scratches and light internal chips in the crystal.
No structural crack
Functional hinges
Carefully look at the photos, they serve as a description.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
0 g
Style subtype
Napoleon III
Brass type
Gilt brass
Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Title additional information
Candy box / stamp box
No. of items
3
Country of Origin
France
Material
Brass, Bronze, Crystal
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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