Casket (3) - Wood - Snuffboxes? Boxes

Set of 3 luxury decorative boxes – late 19th century – micromosaic & metallic marquetry

Very elegant set of three antique boxes from the late 19th century, representative of the refinement and craftsmanship of European decorative arts of the period.

Rectangular marqueted box.
• Technique: polychrome metallic marquetry (brass, copper, etc.) on a wooden core.
Decor: stylized leafy scrolls and central cartouche.
Interior: old textile paneling.
Closure: depending on
Period: late 19th century
• Dimensions: approximately 7.5 × 6 × 5 cm.

Round box made of micromosaic
• Technique: finely executed polychrome floral micromosaic.
• Case: gold-colored metal with embossed decor
Origin: Italian work, late 19th century.
Function: jewelry box, pills, or powder box.
• Dimensions: diameter 5.5 cm – height 2.7 cm


Round box made of translucent natural material
Material: wood
Decor: central medallion painted under glass with a floral motif.
Interior: homogeneous patina.
Period: 19th century
• Dimensions: diameter 6.7 cm – height 1.8 cm

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Era

Late 19th – early 20th century

State

Very good overall condition considering the age.
Light wear, consistent old patina.
No heavy restoration, authentic and coherent overall, with some missing marquetry details noted (photos), and the round box has a few visible defects in the photos.

Photographs are an integral part of the description.