Coffret Napoléon IlI - Jewellery box - Beveled glass, Copper

Case for pocket watch - Napoleon III jewelry casket, 19th century, France. Stunning case allowing a view through the bevelled glass of your pocket watch or your precious jewelry. Frame in repoussé gilded copper depicting lyrical scenes. On each side of the case there are two cherubs, on the back is a satyr’s face, and on the front is a frieze of flowers. Height: 6 cm Width: 7 cm Depth: 7 cm In good overall condition, with a lovely patina of age; see photos. Glass and brass boxes dating from the Napoleon III era (1852–1870) appeared and became popular in France during this period. This era was marked by a pronounced taste for eclecticism, refinement, and innovation in the decorative arts. Artisans rivaled in creativity to produce luxurious objects, often intended for the rising bourgeoisie and the aristocracy.

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