Atelier Français - Box - Rectangular, on ball feet, domed lid. - Brass - Joan of Arc Jewelry Box

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Edouard Culot
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Estimate  € 140 - € 180
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€43
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€38
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€33

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Antique brass jewellery/devotional box from Paris, dating to 1880–1910 in the Fin de Siècle historicist style.

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Antique brass jewelry- or devotional box.
Dating: 1880-1910 Fin de Siècle, Historicism.
On the lid is depicted Jeanne d'Arc, with her banner, sword, and French lilies on her garments.
In 1909 she was beatified. Canonization followed in 1920.
What makes the box special is the execution in a dense interwoven braid-work pattern.
The decorative corner pieces with acanthus leaves and the French lilies on the lid. Bun feet.
No marks, characteristic of the Parisian bronze and brass ateliers of that era.
Recently the interior lining has been professionally renewed with dark red velvet, thus clean and ready for immediate use. Free of aging odors.
Dimensions: length 18 cm, height 12 cm, and width 13 cm. Weight 537 grams.
A beautifully preserved piece of French history from the early 20th century.
This lot will be carefully packed and shipped via POST NL

Antique brass jewelry- or devotional box.
Dating: 1880-1910 Fin de Siècle, Historicism.
On the lid is depicted Jeanne d'Arc, with her banner, sword, and French lilies on her garments.
In 1909 she was beatified. Canonization followed in 1920.
What makes the box special is the execution in a dense interwoven braid-work pattern.
The decorative corner pieces with acanthus leaves and the French lilies on the lid. Bun feet.
No marks, characteristic of the Parisian bronze and brass ateliers of that era.
Recently the interior lining has been professionally renewed with dark red velvet, thus clean and ready for immediate use. Free of aging odors.
Dimensions: length 18 cm, height 12 cm, and width 13 cm. Weight 537 grams.
A beautifully preserved piece of French history from the early 20th century.
This lot will be carefully packed and shipped via POST NL

Details

Over 200 years old
No
Specific region of origin
Parijs
Weight
537 g
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Joan of Arc Jewelry Box
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Atelier Français
Material
Brass
Model
Rectangular, on ball feet, domed lid.
Style
Antique
Colour
Gold, Red
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
12 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated period
1880-1910
The NetherlandsVerified
4452
Objects sold
99.45%
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