Antique French Wood Jewelry Box Hand Painted Porcelain Plaques Gilt Bronze

  

Superb 19th century sarcophagus shaped jewelry box of ebonized wood mounted with opulent gilt bronze edging, ornate lock plate and four cabriole legs. Encasing plaques of rectangular form, decorated with parcel gilt borders on bleu celeste ground.

Likely Sevres or Vieux Paris porcelain, each hand painted with scenes of courting couples in pastoral country settings and bow and arrow accoutrements of Cupid, allegorizing love, as well as instruments and flowers representing music and spring. Retains a working lock and key. Hinged lid opening to reveal tufted silk lined interior.

In overall good antique condition. Measures (including feet) 8" x 6" x 5 5/8 height. Welcome to the Antique Boutique. Our aim is to provide you with a wide selection of quality antiques and collectibles. We describe everything to the best of our ability and the pictures form part of the description. We try to gather as much information about the item before listing, in an effort to offer you with an accurate and honest description. Large, clear and detailed pictures of the item help in this endeavor. Opinion on the condition of an item can vary, depending on the person viewing it.

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