Antique Bronze Casket / Relic Box - in the style of Erhard & Söhne – Jugendstil – Germany, ca. 1900 – In excellent condition – No reserve. This piece is executed in true Jugendstil / Art Nouveau style, characterised by flowing organic lines, floral scrollwork and sculptural repoussé decoration. All sides are elaborately adorned with high-relief botanical motifs, demonstrating the technical mastery. These bronze coffers were used both as luxurious jewelry boxes and as religious relic boxes, intended to store devotional objects or precious keepsakes. Around 1900, objects of this type were highly fashionable in Central European bourgeois interiors and ecclesiastical contexts. The weight of 1.35 kg underlines its solid, high-quality bronze construction. The warm patina enhances the depth of the relief decoration and confirms its authentic age. The casket features: A semicylindrical (domed) hinged lid A decorative central carrying handle Finely detailed repoussé panels Elegant shaped feet Key included- lock not working Interior lined with red velvet Dimensions: 9 x 16 x 8.5 cm (h x w x d) Weight: 1.35 kg Origin: Germany Date: circa 1900 A highly decorative and collectible Jugendstil bronze casket, attributed to Erhard & Söhne – a refined and impressive object for collectors of Art Nouveau metalwork or religious artefacts. Carefully packed and shipped insured.