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19th Century French Casket
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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19th Century French Casket

19th century
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A 19th century French electrotype casket, most likely made in Paris. Each panel has the most amazing details scenes with people, horses and dogs. The casket has its original key which is working. Inside it is lined with red velvet which appears to be original. The patination is lovely.

H 10 cm

W 11 cm

L 15 cm

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Antique French Bronze Casket to the 19th Century.

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A 19th century French electrotype casket, most likely made in Paris. Each panel has the most amazing details scenes with people, horses and dogs. The casket has its original key which is working. Inside it is lined with red velvet which appears to be original. The patination is lovely.

H 10 cm

W 11 cm

L 15 cm

SHIPPING TO UK ONLY

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Antique French Bronze Casket to the 19th Century.

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2020
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An oval antique French metal casket featuring relief panels of figures on horseback and cherubs holding an escutcheon with a key.
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Archive I An oval antique French metal casket featuring relief panels of figures on horseback and cherubs holding an escutcheon with a key.

19th Century French Casket

Archive II An oval antique French metal casket featuring relief panels of figures on horseback and cherubs holding an escutcheon with a key. View II
Archive III An oval antique French metal casket featuring relief panels of figures on horseback and cherubs holding an escutcheon with a key. View III
Archive IV An oval antique French metal casket featuring relief panels of figures on horseback and cherubs holding an escutcheon with a key. View IV
Archive V An oval antique French metal casket featuring relief panels of figures on horseback and cherubs holding an escutcheon with a key. View V
Archive VI An oval antique French metal casket featuring relief panels of figures on horseback and cherubs holding an escutcheon with a key. View VI
Archive VII An oval antique French metal casket featuring relief panels of figures on horseback and cherubs holding an escutcheon with a key. View VII
Archive VIII An oval antique French metal casket featuring relief panels of figures on horseback and cherubs holding an escutcheon with a key. View VIII
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Telephone 07710 931929
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An oval antique French metal casket featuring relief panels of figures on horseback and cherubs holding an escutcheon with a key.
19th Century French casket
Ref: SA1126642
An oval antique French metal casket featuring relief panels of figures on horseback and cherubs holding an escutcheon with a key.
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A 19th-century French casket is a decorative metal storage box designed for holding jewellery, coins, or small valuables. Produced during periods such as the Second Empire and Renaissance Revival, these pieces feature high-relief cast decoration depicting historical, classical, or pastoral scenes.

These caskets were typically cast from bronze, brass, or white metal, often finished with silver plating, gilding, or dark patination. The individual cast panels were hand-chased for detail and secured around an inner frame or lining using concealed threaded fasteners.

Authentic pieces feature sharp relief casting details, natural surface wear on exposed highlights, and period-correct lock mechanisms with fitted keys. Makers often stamped foundry marks, registration numbers, or initials on the underside or inner rim of the frame.

A decorative metal casket functions as a focal styling accent when displayed on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or bookshelf. It pairs well with modern ceramics, glass vessels, or stacked art books to add tactile contrast and historical character.

Maintain the surface by dusting regularly with a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfiber cloth to prevent dirt accumulation in detailed recesses. Avoid liquid metal polishes or abrasive chemical agents, which erode original gilding, silver plating, and patination.
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