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Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Glass Casket / Box French Antique

19th century
Sold 25 May 2025 · Bushells Antiques
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Description

Perfectly executed in heavy crystal glass and bronze. A superb example

of a French casket. This fine box is decorated with high quality ormolu mounts.

The condition is very good well cherished and the glass is presented i

n perfect order throughout with no faults.

Measurements

Height : 14.5 cm

Width : 15.8 cm

Depth : 11 cm

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Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Glass Casket to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
15.6cm (6.14")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
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SA693019
Dealers Internal Reference
4456
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Description
Perfectly executed in heavy crystal glass and bronze. A superb example

of a French casket. This fine box is decorated with high quality ormolu mounts.

The condition is very good well cherished and the glass is presented i

n perfect order throughout with no faults.

Measurements

Height : 14.5 cm

Width : 15.8 cm

Depth : 11 cm

Free World wide Delivery

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Glass Casket to the 19th Century.

Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
15.6cm (6.14")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA693019
Dealers Internal Ref
4456
Bushells Antiques
Bushells Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Fine art, porcelain, jewellery, silver, clocks, pictures, oriental objects d’art and furniture

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Archive I A rectangular Napoleon III glass casket featuring heavy gilt bronze ormolu mounts, floral swags, and an arched handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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A rectangular Napoleon III glass casket featuring heavy gilt bronze ormolu mounts, floral swags, and an arched handle.
Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Glass Casket / Box French Antique
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A rectangular Napoleon III glass casket featuring heavy gilt bronze ormolu mounts, floral swags, and an arched handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrinket Box
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialGlass, Ormolu, Gilt Bronze
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFloral swags, Ribbon bows, Bevelled glass panels, Chased ormolu mounts
  • SizeH 14.5 cm (6 in) x W 15.6 cm (6 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

FAQs

The Napoleon III style, popular during the Second French Empire, drew heavily on historical revivals such as Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI, incorporating lavish ornamentation, gilt bronze mounts, and transparent glass to display luxury items.

These pieces typically feature heavy bevelled glass panels secured by cast brass or bronze frames finished with mercury gilding, known as ormolu, often accented with hand-chased floral garlands, ribbons, and classical motifs.

Authentic period pieces display heavy cast metal frames with distinct hand-chased detailing rather than modern casting seams, thick bevelled glass with natural age-related micro-scratches, and traditional pin hinges or secured corner joints.

Placed upon a mantelpiece, dressing table, or side cabinet, these caskets add reflective metallic texture and classical elegance, functioning either as standalone decorative objects or as functional holders for small accessories.

Clean the glass using a lint-free cloth and a mild glass cleaner sprayed onto the cloth rather than directly onto the object. Avoid harsh chemical polishes on the ormolu mounts to preserve the historic mercury or gold finish.
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