{"product_id":"antique-french-gilt-metal-rococo-revival-jewelry-casket-with-portrait-miniature-c-1890-1920","title":"Antique French Gilt Metal Rococo Revival Jewelry Casket with Portrait Miniature France c. 1890–1920","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique French Gilt Metal Rococo Revival Jewelry Casket with Hand Painted Portrait Miniature under Domed Glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in France c. 1890–1920.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 2 1\/2\" High x 9\" Long x 6 1\/8\" Wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant antique French Rococo Revival jewelry casket with an unusual shaped, serpentine-outline lid, richly ornamented gilt-metal surfaces, and a central oval portrait miniature displayed beneath domed glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid is detailed with applied foliate scrolls, floral motifs, finely patterned grounds and rope-twist borders. The sides feature scrolling acanthus decoration, and the casket rests on four rounded metal feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand painted portrait depicts a lady wearing an elaborate lace-trimmed gown inspired by 18th-century aristocratic fashion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe casket is stamped FRANCE on the underside. Constructed of gilt metal, possibly brass, with applied decorative components; the exact alloy has not been tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower compartment retains a rose-colored textile lining. The original covering or lining inside the lid may be missing, revealing the underside of the gilt-metal lid, retaining tabs, and the portrait mount. A loose piece of Bon Marché Seattle cardboard was found inside the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent antique condition with age-related wear, scratches, scattered tarnish\/discoloration and oxidation to the gilt-metal finish. The rose-colored lower compartment lining remains in place with age-related wear. Please review all photographs as an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67724939297018,"sku":"87 black","price":1575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/8614\/4762\/files\/77AF4CD4-2081-4C24-9697-DA8E03A2C575.jpg?v=1792004313","url":"https:\/\/pauljacobsantiques.com\/products\/antique-french-gilt-metal-rococo-revival-jewelry-casket-with-portrait-miniature-c-1890-1920","provider":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}