A Gilt Bronze And Pink Enamel Jewelry Box, XIXth Century

Small gilt bronze and pink enamel jewelry box, XIXth century period

Charming circular cylindrical box in finely chased and gilt bronze, resting on an elegant openwork structure decorated with interlaced motifs. The lid is adorned with a central medallion featuring the miniature portrait of a young elegant lady, delicately treated in the spirit of the XVIIIᵉ century portraits so prized under the Second Empire.

The portrait is framed by an elegant guilloché pink enamel surround, whose refined hue contrasts harmoniously with the warm glow of the gilding. The circumference of the lid is enriched with a finely chased frieze of foliage and floral motifs, testifying to the quality of craftsmanship of this precious piece.

The interior, preserved in remarkable condition, is fitted with a mirror, enabling its use as a powder box or toiletry case, while retaining its function as a small jewelry or keepsake box.

Highly representative of the refined taste of the XIXth century period for precious objects inspired by XVIIIᵉ century styles, this box is captivating for the quality of its gilding, the finesse of its decoration and its excellent state of preservation.

Era: XIXᵉ century
Materials: Gilded bronze, guilloché pink enamel, painted miniature, mirror
Origin: French work
Condition: Perfect condition; fresh gilding, intact enamel, miniature and mirror in excellent condition.
Dimensions : H : 6,5 cm  / Dia : 9,5 cm

A delicate showcase or collector's piece, emblematic of the decorative refinement of the Second Empire.