French Gilt-Metal Jewelry Casket
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French Belle Epoque Elaborately Molded Gilt-Metal Jewelry Casket
fourth quarter 19th century, the fluted, cove-molded cover decorated with an image of Vesta, the goddess of hearth and home, fanning a smoking brazier, the top opening to a silk-lined interior, the bombe base with leaf-molded scrolled feet, and a nymph set among swirling tendrils of plants and flowers.
h. 7", w. 14-1/2", d. 12"
Provenance: Estate of Norma Crawford Myers, Dallas, Texas.
fourth quarter 19th century, the fluted, cove-molded cover decorated with an image of Vesta, the goddess of hearth and home, fanning a smoking brazier, the top opening to a silk-lined interior, the bombe base with leaf-molded scrolled feet, and a nymph set among swirling tendrils of plants and flowers.
h. 7", w. 14-1/2", d. 12"
Provenance: Estate of Norma Crawford Myers, Dallas, Texas.
Condition
In very good condition. Slight rubbing to gilt in the oval side panels and interior. Minor dents from closing lid.
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French Gilt-Metal Jewelry Casket
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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