{"product_id":"antique-french-gilt-bronze-brass-jewellery-casket-miniature-portrait-box-19thc","title":"Antique French Gilt Bronze Brass Jewellery Casket Miniature Portrait Box 19thc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique French Gilt Bronze \/ Brass Jewellery Casket with Hand-Painted Miniature Portrait – 19th Century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fine quality 19th-century French gilt bronze\/brass jewellery casket, beautifully made and richly decorated with intricate floral and swag detailing typical of elegant French decorative metalwork of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lid is adorned with a centrally positioned circular miniature portrait, finely hand-painted and signed, and protected beneath glass. This charming feature adds both character and collectability, making the piece particularly appealing as a decorative dressing table or vanity casket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe casket is solid and well constructed, with a pleasing weight and impressive craftsmanship throughout. The interior is lined in green velvet, providing a soft setting for storing jewellery, trinkets, or keepsakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA highly decorative antique French jewellery box, ideal for display on a dressing table, desk, or cabinet, combining functionality with classic 19th-century European e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition overall. The green velvet interior shows noticeable wear to the lower section, consistent with age and use. The exterior remains attractive with good detail and patina. Please refer to the photographs for confirmation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 15.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 11.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 4.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"myspan\"\u003eA beautiful and collectable 19th-century French jewellery casket, perfect for collectors of antique dressing table boxes, miniature portrait objects, or decorative French metalwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lee Sherman Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56688710844794,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/0626\/6925\/files\/20260311_083220.jpg?v=1773584463","url":"https:\/\/leeshermanantiques.com\/products\/antique-french-gilt-bronze-brass-jewellery-casket-miniature-portrait-box-19thc","provider":"Lee Sherman Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}