French antique ormolu gilt jewelry casket, with beveled glass panels of Paris. This one truly stands out for the elaborate coloring in the painting. These were mainly produced as souvenir pieces during the late 1800’s into early 1900’s for wealthy travelers. The hinged top features a distinctive reverse painted(known as eglomise) landscape scene under the glass, which depicted famous landmarks and architectural sites in various Countries. It also has the original tufted silk covered center , which has some normal wear from its age, comps up to $400
Size:3×3×2
French antique ormolu gilt jewelry casket, with beveled glass panels of Paris. This one truly stands out for the elaborate coloring in the painting. These were mainly produced as souvenir pieces during the late 1800’s into early 1900’s for wealthy travelers. The hinged top features a distinctive reverse painted(known as eglomise) landscape scene under the glass, which depicted famous landmarks and architectural sites in various Countries. It also has the original tufted silk covered center , which has some normal wear from its age, comps up to $400
Size:3×3×2
