Large Cut Crystal Jewelry Box Saint Louis Baccarat Diamond Domed Box

Antique cut crystal box with a gilt bronze mount, the work of a major French crystal manufacturer, Baccarat or Saint-Louis, circa 1870–1900. The rectangular box, with its thick walls, is made of clear, very heavy crystal and decorated with a rich cut design: alternating panels with closely spaced diamond points and vertical fluting. The domed lid is adorned with a spectacular radiating fan motif terminating in a central star, and the base features a starry background with a large rosette. The gilt bronze mount is decorated with a frieze of stylized leaves and has a solid hinge and lock. The box is sold with its original key, and the lock functions perfectly. Dimensions: Length: 14 cm, Width: 11 cm, Height: 9 cm. The crystal is in perfect condition, with no visible chips or cracks, only very slight signs of wear on the base. Gilt bronze mount with a beautiful antique patina, gilding slightly worn in places, consistent with its age. The complex design of the carving, the quality of the material and the gilt bronze mount bring this box closer to the productions of Baccarat and Saint-Louis of the late 19th century. The piece is unsigned on the base (typical for many models from this period), hence a cautious attribution to a major French crystal manufacturer rather than a guarantee of authenticity. Crystal box, casket, jewelry casket, powder box, candy box, sugared almond box, crystal casket, French crystal box, Baccarat, Saint-Louis, luxury crystal, cut crystal, diamond-point cut, diamond points, fan cut, star cut, starburst, sunburst, heavy crystal, thick crystal, gilt bronze mount, gilt bronze, gilt brass mount, key lock, original key, lockable box, rectangular box, Napoleon III box, Second Empire, Belle Époque, 19th century, antique crystal box, antique French crystal, hinged box, display case, showcase item, collectible, charming decoration, boudoir decor, mantelpiece decoration, wedding gift, christening gift, Baccarat collection, Saint-Louis collection, cut crystal complex, work of master glassmaker, colorless crystal, clear crystal, antique jewelry box, French antique, precious object, prestigious object, classic decor, palace style, chic decoration, refined decor, crystal collector, collection of boxes, antique casket, crystal dresser box.