Late 19th-century French or Italian Gilt Metal Jewellery Casket/Music Box
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A late 19th-century French or Italian gilt-metal musical jewellery casket/music box, of rectangular form, the exterior cast in relief with flowers, foliage, urns, and classical busts, the interior lined in blue plush. Lifting the lid triggers the internal music mechanism.
Measurements:
Width: 21.7cm (8.5in)
Depth: 12cm (4.7in)
Height: 11cm (4.3in)
Condition: There is a hairline split or join at the left side of the front of the lid (see images). There is moderate wear to the gilding. The key turns the lock, but the lock does not catch the loop on the lid. The musical mechanism works well, with a baroque-style classical tune.
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Additional Information
CN4 (AB-289513)
W: 21.7cm (8.5")H: 11cm (4.3")D: 12cm (4.7")
Italian
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Based in rural Somerset in the UK, Lefays partners and husband-and-wife team Simon and Sarah Little have been in the art, antiques, and collectibles business for over 30 years. For the past 13 years, Lefays has provided online curation and consulting services for a leading specialist art, antiques,...
