Sèvres-style casket
Sèvres-style casket
POA
Description
19th century jewelled Sèvres-style ormolu-mounted hinged casket. The cover finely painted with a romantic couple in a rural setting probably after Boucher surrounded with jewelling. The sides with enamelled jewelling, all highly decorated on a rich turquoise and gilt ground,the interior silk-lined,the hinged ormolu mounts with 4 claw-type feet circa 1870
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Origin | French |
Period | Pre 1900 |
Style | Classical |
Condition | Excellent |
Hallmark | Indistinct blue crossed L’s mark |
Dimensions | 12cms w x 8cms h |
Product REF: 0308