1860s Sévres French Rococo Blue Gilt Porcelain Jewellery Box

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Antique Sévres Porcelain Jewellery Box – French Rococo – Circa 1860s – Bleu de Roi & Gilt
This exceptional antique … Read more Antique Sévres Porcelain Jewellery Box – French Rococo – Circa 1860s – Bleu de Roi & Gilt
This exceptional antique French Rococo-style porcelain jewellery box was crafted by the prestigious Sévres Porcelain Manufactory during the mid-19th century, circa 1860s, within the Napoleon III / Second Empire period. A refined example of French decorative luxury, the piece reflects the artistry, romance, and technical mastery that made Sévres world-renowned.

Maker & Origin
Maker: Sévres Porcelain Manufactory
Origin: France
Date/Period: Circa 1860s (Second Empire)
Markings: Bears the authentic Sévres factory mark on the underside

Style & Artistic Design
Executed in the French Rococo Revival style, the jewellery box features the movement’s hallmark elegance and theatrical ornamentation:
Flowing asymmetrical forms
Romantic figural imagery
Elaborate gilded scrollwork
The exterior is finished in the iconic “bleu de roi” (royal blue) ground — a signature Sévres glaze associated with aristocratic commissions and imperial patronage.

Decoration & Detail
Hand-painted panels: Lid and side reserves depict gallant garden scenes with finely dressed figures in pastoral landscapes
Gilt cartouches: Each painted vignette is framed by ornate raised gold borders
Gold embellishment: Floral garlands, scrolls, and Rococo motifs executed in relief gilding
Gilded rim & feet: Hand-applied gold highlights accent the edges and base
Interior: Glossy white glazed porcelain, clean and luminous

Construction & Features
Material: Fine glazed and gilt porcelain
Closure: Original push-lock clasp (fully functional)
Base: Raised on sculpted feet for stability and display presence
Form: Rectangular casket profile suitable for jewellery storage

Condition
Very good antique condition overall
Age-appropriate glaze craquelé present (typical of period porcelain)
One small chip to the interior rim (visible in photos; minor)
No restoration, repainting, or structural repairs observed

Approximate Dimensions
Width: 21 cm / 8 in
Depth: 17 cm / 7 in
Height: 11 cm / 4 in

Category
Category: Decorative Boxes / Jewellery Boxes
Use: Jewellery storage, keepsakes, vanity display
Placement: Ideal for tabletops, dressing tables, or vitrines

Shipping & Packaging
Professionally packed using protective materials. Shipped fully insured with tracking via a trusted courier.

Why This Piece Stands Out
Authentic Sévres manufactory production
Museum-quality Rococo Revival artistry
Rare bleu de roi ground with figural painting
Functional elegance for jewellery storage or display
Superb addition to French porcelain or 19th-century decorative arts collections See less