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A Bronze Jewellery Casket Finely Decorated with 18th Century Rural Scenes
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A Bronze Jewellery Casket Finely Decorated with 18th Century Rural Scenes

19th century
Description

A delightful and finely crafted small French bronze jewellery casket, dating to circa 1860, beautifully decorated throughout with finely cast figural panels.

The four sides depict charming rural scenes of adults and children working and playing within a picturesque garden, while the hinged lid features a contrasting scene of a man on horseback attempting to control an untamed horse in the open countryside.

The casket retains its original working lock and decorative bronze key. The interior is equally appealing, with a gilt rim and original red velvet lining, providing a wonderfully evocative setting for storing jewellery and other treasured possessions.

A charming and decorative object with considerable character, and an especially lovely gift for a gardening enthusiast or collector of fine antique boxes.

Dimensions: Height 6.5cm × Width 14cm × Depth 7.5cm.

French circa 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Jewellery Casket to the 1860s.

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SA1230583
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
A delightful and finely crafted small French bronze jewellery casket, dating to circa 1860, beautifully decorated throughout with finely cast figural panels.

The four sides depict charming rural scenes of adults and children working and playing within a picturesque garden, while the hinged lid features a contrasting scene of a man on horseback attempting to control an untamed horse in the open countryside.

The casket retains its original working lock and decorative bronze key.

The interior is equally appealing, with a gilt rim and original red velvet lining, providing a wonderfully evocative setting for storing jewellery and other treasured possessions.
Robert Belcher Antiques
fig 1. A dark patinated bronze rectangular jewellery casket featuring raised relief scenes of horses on the lid and rural figures on the side, displayed with its key.
fig 1. A Bronze Jewellery Casket Finely Decorated with 18th Century Rural Scenes

A charming and decorative object with considerable character, and an especially lovely gift for a gardening enthusiast or collector of fine antique boxes.

Dimensions: Height 6.5cm × Width 14cm × Depth 7.5cm.

French circa 1860

Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Jewellery Casket to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230583
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Archive I A dark patinated bronze rectangular jewellery casket featuring raised relief scenes of horses on the lid and rural figures on the side, displayed with its key.

A Bronze Jewellery Casket Finely Decorated with 18th Century Rural Scenes

Archive II A dark patinated bronze rectangular jewellery casket featuring raised relief scenes of horses on the lid and rural figures on the side, displayed with its key. View II
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Archive VI A dark patinated bronze rectangular jewellery casket featuring raised relief scenes of horses on the lid and rural figures on the side, displayed with its key. View VI
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Archive XII A dark patinated bronze rectangular jewellery casket featuring raised relief scenes of horses on the lid and rural figures on the side, displayed with its key. View XII
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A dark patinated bronze rectangular jewellery casket featuring raised relief scenes of horses on the lid and rural figures on the side, displayed with its key.
A bronze jewellery casket finely decorated with 18th century rural scenes
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A bronze jewellery casket is a small, rigid container constructed from cast bronze, designed to store jewellery and small valuables. Popular throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, these caskets often featured elaborate cast relief panels depicting classical, historical, or pastoral themes.

Traditional caskets were made using sand casting or the lost-wax method to produce detailed relief decoration on the outer panels. The individual cast bronze sections were assembled with internal hinges, steel lock mechanisms, and occasionally finished with a chemical patina or dark lacquer coating.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-finished details, natural wear on high points, and aged patination rather than uniform painted finishes. Internal lock mechanisms, original steel keys, and hand-cut screws or rivets indicate older metalwork craftsmanship.

Place the casket as a focal point on a mahogany desk, bookshelf, or dressing table alongside leather-bound books and brass objects. Its dark patinated finish and metallic texture provide weight and historical contrast in contemporary schema.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth or soft-bristled brush to remove accumulation from relief details. Avoid liquid chemical polishes or abrasive cleaners, which strip the historical patina; microcrystalline wax can be applied sparingly to protect the surface.
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