Casket (3) - Metal, Enamel - Jewelry boxes

Set of 3 French boxes from the 20th century – Limoges enamel, cloisonné, and gilded bronze?

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Description

Set of three 19th-century French boxes, showcasing different decorative techniques characteristic of the period, including Limoges enamel, polychrome cloisonné decoration, and gilded bronze or brass.

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Limoges enamel box
Rectangular box adorned with painted enamel decoration from Limoges.
Dimensions: 9 × 7.7 × 3 cm – Weight: 146 g.
Beige velvet-covered interior, to be cleaned.
Attention, the hinge needs to be rewelded. The enamel decoration is well preserved.



Hexagonal cloisonné box in blue and red.
Hexagonal box decorated with polychrome cloisonné enamel (blue, red).
Dimensions: 8.5 × 8 × 2.9 cm – Weight: 149 g.
Interior covered in blue silk that needs refreshing.
Good overall condition, hinge functional.

Oval-shaped box in gold-colored metal
Gilded bronze oval box with engraved decoration.
Dimensions: 8 × 6.5 × 3 cm – Weight: 110 g.
Interior covered with orange velvet.
The box is in its original state and will require cleaning.



The three boxes show wear and defects consistent with their age, with no concealment.

Photographs are an integral part of the description and allow for a precise appreciation of the condition of each room.

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Features
Period: 19th century
• Origin: France
Techniques:
Email from Limoges
Polychrome cloisonné decor
bronze or gilded brass
State
Variable states, restorations or cleanings to be scheduled for certain parts.
No major hidden damage except for the hinge with the enamel.

This lot allows you to acquire, in a single sale, three emblematic decorative techniques of 19th-century France, with comparable formats and a strong decorative or restoration potential.