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Late C19th Porcelain Jewellery Casket.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Late C19th Porcelain Jewellery Casket.

19th century
Description

This exquisite antique porcelain casket showcases intricate craftsmanship and vibrant artistry. The casket features a multi-colored floral motif surrounding scenes of elegantly dressed figures, capturing a whimsical, pastoral ambiance. The lid is adorned with colorful depictions of women in flowing garments, while the body showcases playful animals and pastoral imagery, all rendered in meticulous detail. Its ornate gold trim adds a touch of luxury, highlighting the craftsmanship of the period. The base bears a distinctive blue crown and ‘N’ Mark of Nymphenburg, which founded in 1747.

Batch 86 G601/25 SNKZ

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Antique Porcelain Jewellery Casket to the 19th Century.

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SA1221368
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SKU00002733
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This exquisite antique porcelain casket showcases intricate craftsmanship and vibrant artistry.
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The casket features a multi-colored floral motif surrounding scenes of elegantly dressed figures, capturing a whimsical, pastoral ambiance.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

The lid is adorned with colorful depictions of women in flowing garments, while the body showcases playful animals and pastoral imagery, all rendered in meticulous detail. Its ornate gold trim adds a touch of luxury, highlighting the craftsmanship of the period. The base bears a distinctive blue crown and ‘N’ Mark of Nymphenburg, which founded in 1747.

Batch 86 G601/25 SNKZ

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Antique Porcelain Jewellery Casket to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221368
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002733
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A late nineteenth-century serpentine-shaped hand-painted porcelain jewellery casket featuring relief-moulded classical figures and gilt brass mounts.
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century serpentine-shaped hand-painted porcelain jewellery casket featuring relief-moulded classical figures and gilt brass mounts.

Late C19th Porcelain Jewellery Casket.

Archive II A late nineteenth-century serpentine-shaped hand-painted porcelain jewellery casket featuring relief-moulded classical figures and gilt brass mounts. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century serpentine-shaped hand-painted porcelain jewellery casket featuring relief-moulded classical figures and gilt brass mounts. View III
Archive IV A late nineteenth-century serpentine-shaped hand-painted porcelain jewellery casket featuring relief-moulded classical figures and gilt brass mounts. View IV
Archive V A late nineteenth-century serpentine-shaped hand-painted porcelain jewellery casket featuring relief-moulded classical figures and gilt brass mounts. View V
Archive VI A late nineteenth-century serpentine-shaped hand-painted porcelain jewellery casket featuring relief-moulded classical figures and gilt brass mounts. View VI
Archive VII A late nineteenth-century serpentine-shaped hand-painted porcelain jewellery casket featuring relief-moulded classical figures and gilt brass mounts. View VII
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Archive IX A late nineteenth-century serpentine-shaped hand-painted porcelain jewellery casket featuring relief-moulded classical figures and gilt brass mounts. View IX
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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East Sussex
BN1 1RL
United Kingdom
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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A late nineteenth-century serpentine-shaped hand-painted porcelain jewellery casket featuring relief-moulded classical figures and gilt brass mounts.
Late C19th Porcelain Jewellery Casket.
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A late nineteenth-century serpentine-shaped hand-painted porcelain jewellery casket featuring relief-moulded classical figures and gilt brass mounts.
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A porcelain jewellery casket is a small, decorative table top container crafted from fired ceramic materials and fitted with metal hinges or mounts. Originating as functional luxury items in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, they were designed to store rings, necklaces, and small personal valuables on dressing tables.

These items were predominantly crafted from hard-paste porcelain decorated with hand-painted enamels, gilding, and raised relief moulding. The hinged rims and clasps were typically produced from cast brass, bronze, or gilt-metal mounts known as ormolu.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-painted details, natural age wear to the base, and hand-fitted brass or bronze mountings with traditional pin hinges. Look for maker marks under the base, hand-gilded highlights, and relief work integrated into the porcelain mold rather than modern glued transfers.

An antique porcelain casket can be placed on a bedside table, dressing vanity, or bookshelf to add historical texture to modern rooms. It serves as both a decorative accent and practical storage for small keepsakes or daily jewellery.

Clean the porcelain surface gently using a dry microfibre cloth or a soft, dry brush to remove dust. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or submerging the piece in water, as moisture can damage internal hinge fastenings and weaken the original metal mounts.
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