Small Charles X Crystal Baccarat Creusot Bronze Brass Box Case 19th Century

Small box or casket in cut crystal (most certainly from Le Creusot* or Baccarat), bronze and gilded brass mount decorated with a frieze of oves, lock entry chiseled with two cornucopias, from the Charles X period, 19th century. This casket is in good general condition. We do not have its key. Please note: small chip and crack on the side of the box inside the crystal (see red arrows), some scratches, the mount will need to be re-cleaned, wear and tear, see photos. *Cristallerie du Creusot: In 1787, the King's Council of State decided to transfer the Queen's Crystal Factory from Sèvres to Montcenis. Built to plans by Barthélémy Jeanson, the buildings house workshops, offices, accommodation for administrators and workers as well as the ovens, installed in two conical halls. Until its acquisition in 1832 by the Saint-Louis and Baccarat establishments, the crystal factory enjoyed great influence. Eugène Schneider, who had become manager of the forges and workshops of Le Creusot, bought the buildings of the old crystal factory, which he made his residence. The Château de la Verrerie, a Historic Monument, is owned by the town of Le Creusot. Dimensions: 9.2 cm x 9.2 cm Height: 14.7 cm Reference: E10 289 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com