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Baccarat -An Oval Glass and Gilt Bronze Lidded Box Decorated with a Signed Limoges Enamel
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Baccarat -An Oval Glass and Gilt Bronze Lidded Box Decorated with a Signed Limoges Enamel

19th century
Sold 23 February 2026 · Solo Antiques
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Baccarat -An oval glass and gilt bronze lidded box decorated with a signed Limoges enamel. The box is beautifully decorated with a finely detailed gilt bronze mount. The ornate centre holds a Limoges enamel signed with the initial M. The portrait shows a beautiful woman with long hair and wearing a hat. The underside of the box is decorated with a star cut pattern and the sides are also decorated with a cut design. French attributed to Baccarat c 1860 – Napoleon III period. Excellent original condition

Date – French c 1860

Condition Excellent original condition.

Dimensions 16cm x 11 cm height 6.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Solo Antiques has dated this Gilt Bronze Glass Box to the 1860s.

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SA1188690
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2948
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Baccarat -An oval glass and gilt bronze lidded box decorated with a signed Limoges enamel. The box is beautifully decorated with a finely detailed gilt bronze mount. The ornate centre holds a Limoges enamel signed with the initial M. The portrait shows a beautiful woman with long hair and wearing a hat.
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The underside of the box is decorated with a star cut pattern and the sides are also decorated with a cut design.
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French attributed to Baccarat c 1860 – Napoleon III period. Excellent original condition

Date – French c 1860

Condition Excellent original condition.

Dimensions 16cm x 11 cm height 6.5 cm

Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Solo Antiques has dated this Gilt Bronze Glass Box to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188690
Dealers Internal Ref
2948
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Archive I An oval cut-glass lidded box featuring ornate gilt bronze mounts and a central Limoges enamel portrait plaque of a woman. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Baccarat -An Oval Glass and Gilt Bronze Lidded Box Decorated with a Signed Limoges Enamel

Archive II An oval cut-glass lidded box featuring ornate gilt bronze mounts and a central Limoges enamel portrait plaque of a woman. View II
Archive III An oval cut-glass lidded box featuring ornate gilt bronze mounts and a central Limoges enamel portrait plaque of a woman. View III
Archive IV An oval cut-glass lidded box featuring ornate gilt bronze mounts and a central Limoges enamel portrait plaque of a woman. View IV
Archive V An oval cut-glass lidded box featuring ornate gilt bronze mounts and a central Limoges enamel portrait plaque of a woman. View V
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An oval cut-glass lidded box featuring ornate gilt bronze mounts and a central Limoges enamel portrait plaque of a woman.
Baccarat -An oval glass and gilt bronze lidded box decorated with a signed Limoges enamel
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An oval cut-glass lidded box featuring ornate gilt bronze mounts and a central Limoges enamel portrait plaque of a woman.
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  • ObjectTrinket Box
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialGlass, Gilt Bronze, Enamel
  • ColourClear and Gold
  • MotifsCut glass starburst base, Ornate ormolu mounts, Enamel portrait plaque, Filigree scrollwork
  • SizeH 6.5 cm (3 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

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Gilt bronze, or ormolu, mounted with fine crystal or glass became exceptionally popular in 19th-century France during the Second Empire and Belle Epoque periods, often produced by esteemed makers such as Baccarat and mounted with hand-painted Limoges enamels for wealthy bourgeois and aristocratic clientele.

These decorative containers typically combine heavy-cut lead crystal or blown glass with cast and fire-gilt bronze mounts, frequently featuring inset painted enamel plaques crafted using traditional copper-plate fusing techniques.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the crispness of the bronze casting, the weight and hand-cut clarity of the glass, the presence of maker marks or acid etchings, and the fine brushwork and vitrification of the enamel inset.

This piece can be placed upon a dressing table, mantle, or console to introduce a touch of metallic warmth and historical texture, pairing effectively with both contemporary minimalist surfaces and traditional mahogany furniture.

Maintain the item by dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding abrasive cleaners or chemical polishes on the gilt bronze and enamel surfaces to preserve the original patina and delicate metallic finish.
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