Ormolu Jewelry Casket Box W Beveled Morning Glory Intaglio Cut Glass, Antique
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:4375835 | Country/Region of Manufacture: France |
• Likely French or Bohemian• Morning Glory Intaglio Cut with Brass Ormolu Frame• Jewelry, Trinket Casket or Box• Crystal, Clear with Gray Cut Panels, Gold Frame, Blue Fabric Liner• Antique Victorian c. 1900• Measurements: Exterior - 3 1/2" by 2 1/2" and 2 7/8" high. Interior - 2 3/4" by 1 3/4" and 1 1/2" deep.• Weight, prepackaged: 8.6 oz
• Condition: All the glass panels except the front one have damage on the bevels as shown in the photos. The glass is ...wonderfully clear with prismatic quality when light passes through the cut beveled edges. The intaglio cuts are well done with nice detail especially on the top panel. The bevels are all hand cut with superb polishing. The glass doesn't have a glow under UV light indicating it's like European in origin. The fabric panel is loose. It feels like silk with a few tiny pricks likely from jewelry and is glued to a cardboard backing.
The brass frame is very good overall with some slight bends along the hinges and mostly complete gold plating. The bottom plate looks like tin and has in scroll lettering "MO" and in very tiny lettering what appears to me "S T E Ø I O I", but it is very challenging to see and I could certainly be incorrect. The styling is defiantly french and sometimes found on souvenirs from France circa the late 1800's early 1900's. The quality, ormolu and cutting style are indicative France or Bohemia, perhaps St Louis or Moser. Even with the damage on the panels, it's a wonderful antique piece perfect for display or use.
• Pictures are of the item(s) you will receive. Review photos and description prior to bidding or purchasing. Please contact us for additional photos or information if desired.
• Shipping: All items are carefully packaged using a full arsenal of packaging materials to help ensure safe delivery. Insurance is included on all fragile items at no additional cost. Shipping charges are Ebay estimates based on packaged weights. Items usually shipped in 1 business day (Monday-Friday).
• Condition: All the glass panels except the front one have damage on the bevels as shown in the photos. The glass is ...wonderfully clear with prismatic quality when light passes through the cut beveled edges. The intaglio cuts are well done with nice detail especially on the top panel. The bevels are all hand cut with superb polishing. The glass doesn't have a glow under UV light indicating it's like European in origin. The fabric panel is loose. It feels like silk with a few tiny pricks likely from jewelry and is glued to a cardboard backing.
The brass frame is very good overall with some slight bends along the hinges and mostly complete gold plating. The bottom plate looks like tin and has in scroll lettering "MO" and in very tiny lettering what appears to me "S T E Ø I O I", but it is very challenging to see and I could certainly be incorrect. The styling is defiantly french and sometimes found on souvenirs from France circa the late 1800's early 1900's. The quality, ormolu and cutting style are indicative France or Bohemia, perhaps St Louis or Moser. Even with the damage on the panels, it's a wonderful antique piece perfect for display or use.
• Pictures are of the item(s) you will receive. Review photos and description prior to bidding or purchasing. Please contact us for additional photos or information if desired.
• Shipping: All items are carefully packaged using a full arsenal of packaging materials to help ensure safe delivery. Insurance is included on all fragile items at no additional cost. Shipping charges are Ebay estimates based on packaged weights. Items usually shipped in 1 business day (Monday-Friday).
