Box - Lapis Lazuli, Enamel, Bronze

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Oval lapis lazuli box with a bronze and gilded lid, decorated with a polychrome enamel floral trellis and four miniature enamel scenes; dated to 1800–1850, German origin, dimensions 9.3 × 5.5 × 4 cm, in fairly good condition with heavy use and minor possible losses.

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Description from the seller

Oval-shaped box in lapis lazuli.
The lid in bronze and brass gilt with a trellis of flowers in polychrome enamel and adorned with four miniature enamel paintings depicting lively scenes with views of castles and ports in the eighteenth century.

A large crack in the bottom of the lapis lazuli box

Early nineteenth century.

Probably Germany

Height 5.5 cm - Width 9.3 cm (restoration)

Oval-shaped box in lapis lazuli.
The lid in bronze and brass gilt with a trellis of flowers in polychrome enamel and adorned with four miniature enamel paintings depicting lively scenes with views of castles and ports in the eighteenth century.

A large crack in the bottom of the lapis lazuli box

Early nineteenth century.

Probably Germany

Height 5.5 cm - Width 9.3 cm (restoration)

Details

Era
1400-1900
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Bronze, Enamel, Lapis Lazuli
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
9.3 cm
Width
5.5 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
Sold by
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Objects sold
Private

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