Enamel Box With Cherubs And Birds, Napoleon III

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Object description :

"Enamel Box With Cherubs And Birds, Napoleon III"

Lovely box in Limoges enamels, dark blue background, gilded metal mount.

The hinged lid is decorated with two cherubs in grisaille playing with doves emerging from a basket, in a wooded landscape with a background and clouds rendered in gold powder.

The bottom is decorated with a trophy in grisaille of symbols of love: arrow, quiver and flaming torch enclosed by a knotted ribbon.

All the sides bear a white and gold ornamental motif framed by a gold and white line.`

Interior is entirely enameled in the same blue and decorated on all sides with stars and gold dots, a central white and gold ornamental motif and framed by a gold line.

Very good condition, no cracks or shocks.

Napoleon III period.

Please note:

Two tiny restorations to the white line of the lid.

Some lack of gilding on the mount and, under the box, some wear to the gold edging.

Dimensions: 6.5cm x 4.3cm x 2.5cm

Weight 57g

Price: 260 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Enamel
Length: 6,5cm
Width: 4,3cm
Height: 2,5cm

Reference: 1432126