A French Gilt Metal Jewelry Casket

19th century
the hinged top worked to show a courting couples among flowers, foliate scrolls and rocaille, the similarly decorated sides depicting various exterior and village scenes, raised on scrolled toes.
Width 10 inches.

Property of a Private Collector, Lake Forest, Illinois

Tarnish and dust to surface. Small areas of oxidation on lower left corner of lid. Interior liner later. Back left foot with split, likely from production. Additional photos available upon request.