Jewellery box - Glass, Metal - Ormolu box
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Ormolu box, a square bevelled-glass jewellery casket with a gilt-brass frame, 7 cm square and 6 cm high, made in France and dating to about 1910–1920, in good condition with small signs of ageing.
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Description from the seller
A Belle Époque souvenir square ormolu and bevelled‑glass jewellery casket on decorative feet with a sepia landmark view beneath the thick bevelled lid: Marseille
The gilt‑brass frame shows fine lace‑work cresting and mitred bevelled side panes.
Inside, the original cushion remains plush. Beautifully displayable and ready for a ring or keepsake.
Details
Period: c. 1895–1915 (Belle Époque/Edwardian)
Landmark: Marseille
Materials: Ormolu (gilt brass), thick bevelled glass lid and sides, fabric cushion, paper label with glass cover
Dimensions: 7 cm (L) x 7 cm (W) x 6cm (H)
Features: Hinged lid with curled tab; four feet; mitred bevelled side panels; original tufted cushion; labelled inner lid
Condition
Good antique condition with honest patina.
Small edge chip to the rear side panel (see close‑up); light rubbing to gilt and minor surface scuffs to glass from age.
Cushion is plush with slight, even fading. Image under the bevelled lid remains crisp; hinge and clasp sound.
Photos are part of the description.
Care
Clean exterior glass lightly with a soft, dry or barely damp microfiber cloth. Avoid moisture near the image and cushion. Do not polish the metal—its patina is desirable.
A Belle Époque souvenir square ormolu and bevelled‑glass jewellery casket on decorative feet with a sepia landmark view beneath the thick bevelled lid: Marseille
The gilt‑brass frame shows fine lace‑work cresting and mitred bevelled side panes.
Inside, the original cushion remains plush. Beautifully displayable and ready for a ring or keepsake.
Details
Period: c. 1895–1915 (Belle Époque/Edwardian)
Landmark: Marseille
Materials: Ormolu (gilt brass), thick bevelled glass lid and sides, fabric cushion, paper label with glass cover
Dimensions: 7 cm (L) x 7 cm (W) x 6cm (H)
Features: Hinged lid with curled tab; four feet; mitred bevelled side panels; original tufted cushion; labelled inner lid
Condition
Good antique condition with honest patina.
Small edge chip to the rear side panel (see close‑up); light rubbing to gilt and minor surface scuffs to glass from age.
Cushion is plush with slight, even fading. Image under the bevelled lid remains crisp; hinge and clasp sound.
Photos are part of the description.
Care
Clean exterior glass lightly with a soft, dry or barely damp microfiber cloth. Avoid moisture near the image and cushion. Do not polish the metal—its patina is desirable.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Ormolu box
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Glass, Metal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
6 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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