Casket (3) - Porcelain, Metal - Snuffbox? Boxes.
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Lot of 3 decorative boxes dating from the 19th century (c. 1850–1900), made with red crystal and hand‑painted porcelain mounted in gilded metal, in antique Napoléon III style and originating from France.
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Set of 3 antique decorative boxes – red crystal from the Grand Tour and Capodimonte-style porcelain – 19th century.
Description
Elegant set of three antique decorative boxes, dating from the 19th century, combining hand-painted porcelain and colored crystal, mounted in golden metal (bronze or brass).
The lot includes:
Red crystal box, circular in shape, mounted in an openwork gold metal mount, with the lid decorated with a painted medallion under glass depicting a view of Paris.
Characteristic work of souvenir objects from the Grand Tour in the 19th century.
Dimensions: approximately 4 cm in height x 5 cm in diameter.
Square porcelain box painted, decorated with polychrome floral motifs with gold highlights, attributable to works in the Capodimonte style.
Dimensions: about 5 × 5 × 3 cm.
Porcelain box with bird decoration, hand-painted in a naturalist palette, mounted in gold-colored metal.
She wears under the base a painted mark 'H', not attributed with certainty.
Dimensions: approximately 7 × 5 × 5 cm.
The décors are entirely hand-painted, with a touch and variations characteristic of 19th-century artisanal productions.
The mounts feature antique gilding, with patina and wear consistent with age.
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Era
19th century
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State
Good overall condition for antique objects.
Please note:
Normal wear of the gilding.
slight signs of aging
Minor friction without major restoration.
No damage observed; it seems the bird's cover was poorly re-glued.
Photographs are an integral part of the description.
Set of 3 antique decorative boxes – red crystal from the Grand Tour and Capodimonte-style porcelain – 19th century.
Description
Elegant set of three antique decorative boxes, dating from the 19th century, combining hand-painted porcelain and colored crystal, mounted in golden metal (bronze or brass).
The lot includes:
Red crystal box, circular in shape, mounted in an openwork gold metal mount, with the lid decorated with a painted medallion under glass depicting a view of Paris.
Characteristic work of souvenir objects from the Grand Tour in the 19th century.
Dimensions: approximately 4 cm in height x 5 cm in diameter.
Square porcelain box painted, decorated with polychrome floral motifs with gold highlights, attributable to works in the Capodimonte style.
Dimensions: about 5 × 5 × 3 cm.
Porcelain box with bird decoration, hand-painted in a naturalist palette, mounted in gold-colored metal.
She wears under the base a painted mark 'H', not attributed with certainty.
Dimensions: approximately 7 × 5 × 5 cm.
The décors are entirely hand-painted, with a touch and variations characteristic of 19th-century artisanal productions.
The mounts feature antique gilding, with patina and wear consistent with age.
⸻
Era
19th century
⸻
State
Good overall condition for antique objects.
Please note:
Normal wear of the gilding.
slight signs of aging
Minor friction without major restoration.
No damage observed; it seems the bird's cover was poorly re-glued.
Photographs are an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
0 g
Style subtype
Napoleon III
Title additional information
Snuffbox? Boxes.
No. of items
3
Country of Origin
France
Material
Metal, Porcelain
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
0 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Diameter
0 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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