This is a most beautiful French antique silver plated & enamel Jewel box, with an engraved silver over copper plate on the lid - entitled 'Le Concert' This by Antoine Jean Duclos is based on a drawing by Augustin de Saint-Aubin that was exhibited in 1773 . 

A group of musicians play for an elegant audience in a large oval salon with a painted ceiling and female busts on pedestals between the windows. . The print was advertised for sale "Le Concert," in 1774. All four sides are decorated with intricate floral garlands & couronnes in relief with infill's in the silver bordered panels of black enamel. there is fine detailing around all the edges of the casket, beading and scroll work.

The lid lifts and allows the front panel to open flat - Inside are three red leather over wood drawers, lined in pearl grey silk and cream velvet. each with a gold coloured pull, each drawer rests on leather/wood side supports.

The original key is present and although it turns and holds the front it does not lock securely.

It sits on four raised silver plated feet.

This dates from circa 1920's and is so beautiful -it absolutely superbly crafted and the attention to detail is impressive. 

It measures 

Length 9.5"/24cms
Width 6.5"/16.5cms
Depth/height 4.75"/12cms

Weight 2.7 kilos or almost 6lbs !

This is just a delightful addition to any home and what a magnificent and one of a kind gift this would make;

Condition - This is in very good antique condition- black enamel all in tact and no damage. The main top engraved plate shows light exposure of the copper beneath the silver in places , but the image remains very clear and fine. Interior- two sides of the leather drawers have been caught- the leather is slightly 'scuffed' and the red leather has tinted the silk red at the sides, as they have rubbed against. Overall the interior drawers are all in good condition no damage to the velvet or silk, no fraying a few light marks of discolouration- but truly minimal.

Please see and enlarge the photos they clearly show the condition and are a vital part of the item description.


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