A jewel in itself. French ormolu box with original silk tapestry interior.

This exquisite 19th-century French ormolu trinket box is a miniature triumph of neoclassical design. The lid features a dancing muse, light, graceful, and alive in gilt relief, framed against a deep black ground that reads like polished basalt. Beneath it, the sides are cast with classical motifs and ribboned ornament, a hallmark of fine Parisian metalwork.

Open the lid and more magic appears:
the original French woven fabric lining, an early tapestry-style textile in cream, rose, and soft green. It's rare to find these interiors intact, much less this beautiful, with floral garlands and meandering ribbons that feel straight out of a boudoir at the end of the 1800s.

Details
"• French, late 19th century
"• Ormolu (gilt bronze) with black ground insert
"• Original floral woven interior
"• Hinged lid in perfect working order
"• Dimensions approx. 2" × 2.5" D × 1" H
"• Excellent antique condition with gentle age to the gilt finish

A luxurious accent for a vanity, desk, or vitrines, and a collector's dream for one who loves French ormolu, Napoleon III decorative arts or historical jewelry boxes with original textiles.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent condition overall. inside appears to have one small mark where the original glue shows along the edge, very minor

Origin:
France

Materials & Techniques:
Bronze Finish

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent condition overall. inside appears to have one small mark where the original glue shows along the edge, very minor