French Louis XVI Lapis Lazuli Casket in Gilt

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French louis xvi style lapis lazuli and gilt bronze casket highly decorative french casket in the elegant louis xvi style … Read more French louis xvi style lapis lazuli and gilt bronze casket highly decorative french casket in the elegant louis xvi style veneered throughout in richly coloured natural lapis lazuli mounted with finely detailed gilt bronze ormolu mounts and decorative borders stepped removable lid surmounted by an ornate gilt bronze finial rich blue lapis panels displaying attractive natural variations and veining decorated with classical gilt bronze handles, escutcheon and corner mounts raised on shaped bracket feet with further gilt bronze embellishments a striking decorative piece combining vibrant lapis lazuli with rich gilt bronze detailing country of origin: france style: louis xvi offered in great shape. Dimensions are in inches (cm) width 18" (45.7 cm) depth 13" (33 cm) height 21" (53.3 cm) See less