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This listing is for a beautiful antique gilt bronze French jewelry box or dresser box decorated with embossed scenic design on center top surrounded with royal blue enamel design, c. 1890. The round center medallion features a seated young couple with perhaps their chaperon in the center between them with dogs and birds also in the scene. The highest raised areas in the design have a warm copper appearance. Surrounding the medallion is a square of deep royal blue enamel with gilded scrolling design separated into four sections with decorative gilt ormolu. Around the outer edge of the square top is a raised bronze band with embossed design recessed into the center. The four sides of the box are also decorated with an embossed design of interlocking panels with a drapery-swag design hanging below the top . The box sits on four decorative bronze feet. The interior of the box is covered with padded gold velvet fabric.

Measures 2 1/8" high and is 4 1/4" square. Weighs 1 pound.

This attractive box is in very good to excellent Estate condition with no noted flaws. There is some minor tarnish around the interior edge of the center medallion and around the deeper recesses of the embossed decoration.  There is also some minor discoloration on the interior corners of the embossed border inside the outside decorative band and around the ormolu that divides the enamel panel into four sections. We have not tried to clean the top of the box but will leave this to the new owner, if desired. The fabric interior is in good condition reflecting only minor signs of normal wear.  We are selling the box in antique condition as found.

We welcome International buyers, however, please be aware that we as sellers can not be responsible for any random Customs inspections or charges incurred with this purchase.

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