Rijk gedecoreerd bronzen juwelenkistje – kinderfiguren en bloemenranken – vermoedelijk rond 1900 - Jewellery box - Bronze - jewelry box
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This bronze jewellery casket, dating from 1880–1920, is decorated in the Neo-Renaissance style with child figures, flowers and scrolling foliage.
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Description from the seller
Richly decorated bronze jewelry box – child figures and floral garlands – probably around 1900
A small showpiece with a wealth of details. This graceful jewelry box draws the eye with its gold-toned appearance and exuberant relief decoration. Flowers, curling tendrils, and playful child figures fill the framed panels, making the box from multiple angles attractive to view.
On the lid there is a child figure among lush leaf-and-flower motifs. The front shows two figures on either side of a dish with fruit. Shiny, raised areas contrast with the darker recessed areas, thereby emphasizing the relief.
The decoration aligns with the Neorenaissance: a style in which historical ornaments, classical figures, and graceful scrolls were reapplied. Such richly decorated boxes were loved as a storage place for jewelry and small personal valuables.
The hinged lid opens to an interior with green fabric lining. A atmospheric object for a dressing table, an antique desk, or a collection of decorative metalwork.
Features
* Rectangular jewelry or trinket box.
* Gold-colored surface with dark accents in the relief.
* Decoration with child figures, flowers, fruits, and scrolls.
* Neorenaissance style.
* Likely dating: late 19th to early 20th century, circa 1900.
* Hinged lid and green fabric interior lining.
Condition
Pre-owned, as-is. On the inside there are discolorations and some green oxidation spots visible. The green lining shows clear wear, stains, and discoloration. The photos are an integral part of the description.
Dimensions
Width 12 cm
Height 6.3 cm
Depth 7.7 cm
Photos provide a clear view of the quality and are part of the description. The interior photos have been generated with AI and are for illustration of the object in a living environment.
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Richly decorated bronze jewelry box – child figures and floral garlands – probably around 1900
A small showpiece with a wealth of details. This graceful jewelry box draws the eye with its gold-toned appearance and exuberant relief decoration. Flowers, curling tendrils, and playful child figures fill the framed panels, making the box from multiple angles attractive to view.
On the lid there is a child figure among lush leaf-and-flower motifs. The front shows two figures on either side of a dish with fruit. Shiny, raised areas contrast with the darker recessed areas, thereby emphasizing the relief.
The decoration aligns with the Neorenaissance: a style in which historical ornaments, classical figures, and graceful scrolls were reapplied. Such richly decorated boxes were loved as a storage place for jewelry and small personal valuables.
The hinged lid opens to an interior with green fabric lining. A atmospheric object for a dressing table, an antique desk, or a collection of decorative metalwork.
Features
* Rectangular jewelry or trinket box.
* Gold-colored surface with dark accents in the relief.
* Decoration with child figures, flowers, fruits, and scrolls.
* Neorenaissance style.
* Likely dating: late 19th to early 20th century, circa 1900.
* Hinged lid and green fabric interior lining.
Condition
Pre-owned, as-is. On the inside there are discolorations and some green oxidation spots visible. The green lining shows clear wear, stains, and discoloration. The photos are an integral part of the description.
Dimensions
Width 12 cm
Height 6.3 cm
Depth 7.7 cm
Photos provide a clear view of the quality and are part of the description. The interior photos have been generated with AI and are for illustration of the object in a living environment.
Shipping
Shipping is only to destinations within the European Union and only via Catawiki Smart Shipping.
We do not ship to countries outside the European Union. Manual shipping outside the Smart Shipping procedure is not offered.
Shipping takes place only when Catawiki provides a regular Smart Shipping label for the buyer-provided delivery address within the normal EU shipping procedure.
If, for a delivery address, additional customs formalities, an EORI registration, tax registration, or other additional seller registrations are required and therefore a regular EU Smart Shipping label cannot be created, the order cannot be processed outside Smart Shipping. In that case, the order must be reviewed and handled by Catawiki.
The item is packed carefully and shipped with tracking. The shipping costs also include packaging, packing materials, and processing of the shipment.
Pickup is only possible when the lot is auctioned for more than €50, strictly by appointment and during business hours.
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Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Title additional information
jewelry box
Country of origin
Belgium
Manufacturer/brand
Rijk gedecoreerd bronzen juwelenkistje – kinderfiguren en bloemenranken – vermoedelijk rond 1900
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
6.3 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
7.7 cm
Estimated period
1880-1920
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