Antique Ormolu (bronze) Jewelry Box with Painted Miniature XIX th C

Antiques : Accessories

 

A gorgeous 19th century French gilt bronze jewelry box with a miniature portrait hand painted on ivory under its original convex glass.

The romantic lady portrait is really very fine. The painter was surely an experienced one. His signature is on the left of the miniature.

The box is typical of Napoleon III Period With ormolu flowers garlands around.

It has a very beautiful form.

The whole box is in guilloche ormolu With red velvet inside.

A very charming art item, for collectors or just for a decoration.

Very good condition

Length: 4” (10,2 cm) Height: 1,15” (2,9 cm)

Item ID: 000028