Jewellery box - Crystal, Rock crystal, Brass
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French neoclassical crystal object, hand-blown and fully faceted, with a gilt bronze (brass) mount, dating to circa 1850–1900; dimensions 10.5 × 9.5 × 6.5 cm, weight 518 g, origin France, condition very good with natural patina and minor wear to gilding.
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Description and technical characteristics
Main material: Strong crystal, blown and entirely hand-cut.
Crystal décor: Rich cut decoration of geometric latticework with wide facets, covering the entire side walls and the domed top of the curved lid.
Mount: Bronze (or brass) chased and gilded. The upper and lower rims are adorned with a frieze of lambrequins / stylized lace.
Closure: Substantial articulated bronze clasp, chased, depicting a laurel crown or foliage, typical of the Neoclassical decorative repertoire.
Base: Machined base with a prominent circular pontil mark, ground and polished, characteristic of the manufacturing technique of large 19th-century crystal pieces.
Condition report
Crystal: Very good overall condition. No major chips visible on the outer edges. Excellent clarity of the material.
Mount and gilding: Object in its original patina with its natural patina. Normal wear to gilding on raised areas and natural oxidation (localized verdigris) beneath the base, evidencing the piece’s age. The hinge mechanism and clasp are functional.
Attribution and Era
Era: 19th century (circa 1830 - 1860).
Origin: France. High-quality work attributed to productions of Baccarat House or the Creusot Crystal Works (old royal manufacturing). Unmarked (pre-1936; production with original paper label now disappeared).
INFORMATION OBTAINED BASED ON ANALYSIS OF PHOTOS BY AI
Description and technical characteristics
Main material: Strong crystal, blown and entirely hand-cut.
Crystal décor: Rich cut decoration of geometric latticework with wide facets, covering the entire side walls and the domed top of the curved lid.
Mount: Bronze (or brass) chased and gilded. The upper and lower rims are adorned with a frieze of lambrequins / stylized lace.
Closure: Substantial articulated bronze clasp, chased, depicting a laurel crown or foliage, typical of the Neoclassical decorative repertoire.
Base: Machined base with a prominent circular pontil mark, ground and polished, characteristic of the manufacturing technique of large 19th-century crystal pieces.
Condition report
Crystal: Very good overall condition. No major chips visible on the outer edges. Excellent clarity of the material.
Mount and gilding: Object in its original patina with its natural patina. Normal wear to gilding on raised areas and natural oxidation (localized verdigris) beneath the base, evidencing the piece’s age. The hinge mechanism and clasp are functional.
Attribution and Era
Era: 19th century (circa 1830 - 1860).
Origin: France. High-quality work attributed to productions of Baccarat House or the Creusot Crystal Works (old royal manufacturing). Unmarked (pre-1936; production with original paper label now disappeared).
INFORMATION OBTAINED BASED ON ANALYSIS OF PHOTOS BY AI
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
518 g
Country of origin
France
Material
Brass, Crystal, Rock crystal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
10.5 cm
Width
9.5 cm
Depth
6.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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