Three French Cut Glass and Gilt-Bronze Jewel Caskets

first half 20th century, probably Baccarat, including a dome-top oblong casket with diamond cutting and a bronze handle, an oval example cut with reeds alternating with diamond-cut panels, with a gilt-bronze rose-form knop, and an oval example cut in the "Russian" pattern.
h. 4-1/2" to 5-1/2", w. 5-1/2" to 8-1/2", d. 3-1/2" to 4-1/4"

Provenance: Private collection, Houston, Texas.

All three boxes are in overall good condition and show nicely. DOME-TOP OBLONG: Three points at the right rear top edge and two at the right dome edge with tiny nicks/dings. Otherwise, in very good condition, with minimal wear to the underside. OVAL REEDED: TINY ding at lower edge at center front between a cut and uncut reed. Moderate scuffs/wear to the perimeter underneath, the cut star center good. RUSSIAN CUT OVAL: Overall good. The underneath with very scattered light scratches and a 3/4" slightly more pronounced scratch at one end. Metal trim on all three boxes generally bright with little or no oxidation.