Antique 19th Century French Silver Gilt Mounted Crystal Box

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French vermeil/silvergilt mounted crystal glass box, made in the 19th century. The box features a wonderful regal design with elegance … Read more French vermeil/silvergilt mounted crystal glass box, made in the 19th century. The box features a wonderful regal design with elegance and opulence combined. Fittingly, the top lid has an engraved coronet of a Duke/Duchess, most likely as part of a large service amongst other wares of a noble family. The base features a lovely fluted/wrythen decoration presenting a mystical and lustrous aesthetic. The silver gilt mount is typical of French embellishment of the period with an intricate engine-turned and dotted border combined with a floral and foliate band on top. Overall, a wonderful piece of 19th-century French antiqueware, ideal for box collections or a single impressive accent piece for the discerning box lover. Furthermore, it may also be used for practical storage of snuff, mints, medication, small jewels etc. The silver gilt mount is marked with the French boar's head hallmark for silver. See less