Bonbonnière en émail cloisonné - Jewellery box - Brass

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Bonbonnière en émail cloisonné, brass and enamel, made in China in the 1960s–1970s, measuring 13.5 × 19 × 19 cm and in excellent condition with minimal wear, featuring a decorative multicoloured floral cloisonné motif.

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Superb enamel cloisonné candy box / jewelry box – floral decorative motif – refined vintage piece

Very elegant small antique or vintage enamel cloisonné box, adorned with a delicate multicolored floral design. A particularly decorative piece, both precious for its artisanal craftsmanship and practical as a candy box, jewelry box, or small presentation casket.
This pretty box stands out for its cloisonné enamel decoration, a particularly refined decorative technique involving delimiting the different areas of the motif with fine metal partitions before applying the colored enamels.
The result is a bright and especially elegant pattern.
The floral motif adds a lot of charm to the whole: flowers and foliage are harmoniously arranged on the surface of the box, creating a rich decoration while maintaining beautiful finesse.
The varying shades of enamel give depth to the motif and subtly change the appearance of the piece depending on the light.
The decoration evokes traditional oriental decorative art floral motifs, highly appreciated in art objects and small collectible pieces.
The stylized flowers are highlighted by the fine metal separations characteristic of cloisonné.
The juxtaposition of colors and metal lines creates an extremely decorative mosaic effect.
The box can be displayed both closed and open in a display cabinet.

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Superb enamel cloisonné candy box / jewelry box – floral decorative motif – refined vintage piece

Very elegant small antique or vintage enamel cloisonné box, adorned with a delicate multicolored floral design. A particularly decorative piece, both precious for its artisanal craftsmanship and practical as a candy box, jewelry box, or small presentation casket.
This pretty box stands out for its cloisonné enamel decoration, a particularly refined decorative technique involving delimiting the different areas of the motif with fine metal partitions before applying the colored enamels.
The result is a bright and especially elegant pattern.
The floral motif adds a lot of charm to the whole: flowers and foliage are harmoniously arranged on the surface of the box, creating a rich decoration while maintaining beautiful finesse.
The varying shades of enamel give depth to the motif and subtly change the appearance of the piece depending on the light.
The decoration evokes traditional oriental decorative art floral motifs, highly appreciated in art objects and small collectible pieces.
The stylized flowers are highlighted by the fine metal separations characteristic of cloisonné.
The juxtaposition of colors and metal lines creates an extremely decorative mosaic effect.
The box can be displayed both closed and open in a display cabinet.

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Metal type
Brass
Country of origin
China
Manufacturer/brand
Bonbonnière en émail cloisonné
Material
Enamel, Metal
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
13.5 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
19 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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