Box (2) - Glass - Bonbonnières
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Set of two amber enamelled glass boxes with brass mounts, dating from the late 19th century to around 1900, large box 10 cm diameter × 9 cm high with a polychrome hand-painted miniature on the lid and engraved brass mount with globe-like legs, small box 7.5 × 7.5 cm × 8 cm, both with decorative emblems and kept in good condition considering age; origin Central Europe (Bohemia).
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Set of 2 amber enameled glass boxes – Painted miniature – Brass mount – Circa 1900, possibly Moser.
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Description
Very elegant set of two antique decorative boxes from the second half of the 19th century, illustrating the refinement of bourgeois decorative arts.
The large box, made of amber-tinted blown glass, is richly decorated with a raised, polychrome enamel design depicting garlands of leaves dotted with small, hand-applied colored beads.
The lid is decorated with a hand-painted miniature depicting a romantic architectural landscape with a castle, medieval tower, and characters, in a soft and nuanced palette.
The piece is based on an original brass mount, with a front clasp and tripod feet with scrolls, typical of the period.
The small box, also made of amber glass, features a domed lid engraved with a wheel depicting a stylized floral pattern, accented with enamel dots. It is rimmed with brass, equipped with side rings, and rests on small decorative feet.
These pieces were intended to adorn display cases, dressing tables, or curiosity cabinets, serving as jewelry boxes, keepsake boxes, or collections of objects.
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Era
19th century – around 1900
Dimensions
Large box: diameter 10 cm – height 9 cm
Small box: 7.5 × 7.5 cm – height 8 cm
State
Good condition considering the age.
Glass intact, well-preserved enamelled decor except for the small readable miniature, with original brass mounts featuring a beautiful antique patina.
Carefully look at the photos, they serve as a description.
Origin
Central Europe (Bohemia)
Set of 2 amber enameled glass boxes – Painted miniature – Brass mount – Circa 1900, possibly Moser.
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Description
Very elegant set of two antique decorative boxes from the second half of the 19th century, illustrating the refinement of bourgeois decorative arts.
The large box, made of amber-tinted blown glass, is richly decorated with a raised, polychrome enamel design depicting garlands of leaves dotted with small, hand-applied colored beads.
The lid is decorated with a hand-painted miniature depicting a romantic architectural landscape with a castle, medieval tower, and characters, in a soft and nuanced palette.
The piece is based on an original brass mount, with a front clasp and tripod feet with scrolls, typical of the period.
The small box, also made of amber glass, features a domed lid engraved with a wheel depicting a stylized floral pattern, accented with enamel dots. It is rimmed with brass, equipped with side rings, and rests on small decorative feet.
These pieces were intended to adorn display cases, dressing tables, or curiosity cabinets, serving as jewelry boxes, keepsake boxes, or collections of objects.
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Era
19th century – around 1900
Dimensions
Large box: diameter 10 cm – height 9 cm
Small box: 7.5 × 7.5 cm – height 8 cm
State
Good condition considering the age.
Glass intact, well-preserved enamelled decor except for the small readable miniature, with original brass mounts featuring a beautiful antique patina.
Carefully look at the photos, they serve as a description.
Origin
Central Europe (Bohemia)
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
0 g
Title additional information
Bonbonnières
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
Europe
Material
Glass
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
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Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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