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A Large Impressive 19th Century Bronze Jewellery Casket Box. Circa 1860
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A Large Impressive 19th Century Bronze Jewellery Casket Box. Circa 1860

19th century
Description

This large heavily cast bronze Jewellery box was made in France in the mid 19th century and is made in the form of a medieval coffer.

It is superbly detailed with flowers Leaves Cherubs and decorative strapwork cast with very deep relief carving to every surface of the exteriér .

It has a pair of carrying handles at the sides and a figurative early style lock.

The lid opens to reveal the interior which has its original lining.

Circa 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Bushells Antiques has dated this Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA943902
Dealers Internal Reference
4729
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Description
This large heavily cast bronze Jewellery box was made in France in the mid 19th century and is made in the form of a medieval coffer.
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It is superbly detailed with flowers Leaves Cherubs and decorative strapwork cast with very deep relief carving to every surface of the exteriér.
Bushells Antiques

.

It has a pair of carrying handles at the sides and a figurative early style lock.

The lid opens to reveal the interior which has its original lining.

Circa 1860

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA943902
Dealers Internal Ref
4729
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 heavy dark bronze and gilt-bronze jewellery casket featuring relief ornament, corner figure statues, side ring handles, and scrolled feet.

A Large Impressive 19th Century Bronze Jewellery Casket Box. Circa 1860

Archive II A heavy dark bronze and gilt-bronze jewellery casket featuring relief ornament, corner figure statues, side ring handles, and scrolled feet. View II
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Archive V A heavy dark bronze and gilt-bronze jewellery casket featuring relief ornament, corner figure statues, side ring handles, and scrolled feet. View V
Archive VI A heavy dark bronze and gilt-bronze jewellery casket featuring relief ornament, corner figure statues, side ring handles, and scrolled feet. View VI
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A heavy dark bronze and gilt-bronze jewellery casket featuring relief ornament, corner figure statues, side ring handles, and scrolled feet.
A Large Impressive 19th Century Bronze Jewellery Casket Box. Circa 1860
Ref: SA943902
A heavy dark bronze and gilt-bronze jewellery casket featuring relief ornament, corner figure statues, side ring handles, and scrolled feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectJewellery Caskets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Gothic Revival
  • MaterialPatinated Bronze, Ormolu, Gilt Bronze
  • ColourDark Brown and Gold
  • MotifsFigural corner mounts, Relief moulding, Scrolled feet, Side handles
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

This large mid-19th-century French jewellery casket is made from dark brown patinated bronze with contrasting gilt-bronze and ormolu mounts, taking the form of a medieval coffer in the Victorian Gothic Revival style. Every exterior surface displays deep-relief cast decoration of flowers, leaves, cherubs, and strapwork mouldings, complemented by figural corner statues, side ring handles, scrolled feet, and an ornate finial atop the hinged cover. Measuring 20 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 17 cm deep, this heavily cast box rests securely on detailed claw feet and houses its original lining inside the compartment. The casket is suitable for display on top of a sideboard or chest of drawers in a traditional home interior, providing an ornamental receptacle for precious trinkets.

FAQs

A bronze jewellery casket is a decorative metal container produced during the nineteenth century to securely store valuable items and personal ornaments. These pieces often featured elaborate historical revival styles, such as Neo-Renaissance or Gothic Revival, popularised during the Victorian era.

These caskets were primarily cast from solid bronze, brass, or iron, frequently featuring applied gilt-bronze accents. The interior was often lined with velvet or silk to protect delicate items, while the exterior displayed detailed relief moulding and hand-chased ornamentation.

Authentic pieces show crisp casting detail, natural age-related patina or oxidisation in deep recesses, and substantial weight relative to their size. They typically feature hand-fitted hinges, original lock mechanisms, and precise metal joinery.

Position the casket as a focal object on a dark wood sideboard, library desk, or marble mantelpiece to create visual contrast. It serves both as a functional storage solution for small personal items and as a sculpted accent piece.

Dust the surface gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or horsehair brush to prevent dirt accumulation in carved recesses. Avoid chemical polishers, water, or abrasive cleansers, which can remove the original dark patina or wear down delicate gilding.
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