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A 19th Century French Oval Champleve Enamel and Ormolu Table Casket
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A 19th Century French Oval Champleve Enamel and Ormolu Table Casket

19th century
Sold 11 August 2025 · Mark Buckley Antiques
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Description

A 19th Century French Oval Champleve Enamel and Ormolu Table Casket by Jean-Pierre-Alexandre Tahan, the domed lid and rounded sides decorated with pearl beaded edging and flowerheads within jewelled panels, figural finial and scrolling acanthus leaf feet.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
18cm (7.09")
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Mark Buckley Antiques has dated this Champleve Enamel Ormolu Casket to the 19th Century.

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SA1030871
Dealers Internal Reference
10507
Description
A 19th Century French Oval Champleve Enamel and Ormolu Table Casket by Jean-Pierre-Alexandre Tahan, the domed lid and rounded sides decorated with pearl beaded edging and flowerheads within jewelled panels, figural finial and scrolling acanthus leaf feet.

FREE DELIVERY - to mainland UK

We offer a 'Try before you buy' service so you know you will be 100% satisfied with your purchase.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Buckley Antiques has dated this Champleve Enamel Ormolu Casket to the 19th Century.

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SA1030871
Dealers Internal Ref
10507
Mark Buckley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018
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An oval 19th-century French champleve enamel and ormolu casket featuring blue enamel patterns, cast scroll feet, and a figural finial on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An oval 19th-century French champleve enamel and ormolu casket featuring blue enamel patterns, cast scroll feet, and a figural finial on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 19th Century French Oval Champleve Enamel and Ormolu Table Casket

Archive II An oval 19th-century French champleve enamel and ormolu casket featuring blue enamel patterns, cast scroll feet, and a figural finial on the lid. View II
Archive III An oval 19th-century French champleve enamel and ormolu casket featuring blue enamel patterns, cast scroll feet, and a figural finial on the lid. View III
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Mark Buckley Antiques
Telephone 07711 719 112
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Skipton
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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Mark Buckley Antiques
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An oval 19th-century French champleve enamel and ormolu casket featuring blue enamel patterns, cast scroll feet, and a figural finial on the lid.
A 19th Century French Oval Champleve Enamel and Ormolu Table Casket
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An oval 19th-century French champleve enamel and ormolu casket featuring blue enamel patterns, cast scroll feet, and a figural finial on the lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialOrmolu, Enamel, Bronze
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFigural finial, Champleve enamel scrollwork, Cast scroll feet, Beaded trim
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 18 cm (7 in)

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Champleve enamel is a technique where troughs or cells are carved into a metal surface and filled with vitreous enamel paste before firing. This method saw a major revival in 19th-century France during the Napoleon III period, when craftsmen produced ornate decorative objects emulating medieval designs.

These caskets typically use a base metal such as brass or bronze, which is cast, chased, and fire-gilded with a mercury amalgam (known as ormolu) to achieve a rich golden finish. Inset panels of champleve enamel feature coloured glass pastes fired at high temperatures within recessed metal channels.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy, genuine cast bronze or brass bases rather than lightweight modern alloys, combined with hand-chased surface details that show subtle tool marks and natural age-related patination. The enamel work should display micro-imperfections, soft lustre, and flush integration with the metal partitions.

An antique ormolu casket serves as a striking focal point when placed on a mantelpiece, coffee table, or bookshelf, providing a rich metallic contrast against contemporary clean lines. It can be paired with neutral textures and minimalist surroundings to highlight its intricate craftsmanship.

Preserve the fire-gilt surface by dusting gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding all commercial metal polishes, abrasive cleaners, or chemical solvents that can strip the delicate gilding. Enamel insets should be kept away from direct sunlight and excessive moisture to prevent degradation.
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