19th-Century French Gilt Metal Jewelry Casket with Porcelain Plaque France, circa 1860–1890 it now serves beautifully as

it now serves beautifully as a statement piece for vanities

A beautifully sculptural late 19th century French hand mirror

including hand cut hinges and a shaped key escutcheon typical of 17th to early 18th century work

allowing light and gesture to take precedence over rigid detail

but the bindings remain generally sound and very displayable

19th-Century French Gilt Metal Jewelry Casket with Porcelain Plaque France, circa 1860–1890 it now serves beautifully as19th Century French Gilt Metal Jewelry Casket with Porcelain Plaque France, circa 18601890 An exquisite midlate 19th century French jewelry casket, crafted in richly pierced gilt metal and centered with a hand painted porcelain floral plaque. The lid features roses and garden flowers in soft pastel tones, framed by delicate gilding work consistent with Paris porcelain workshops producing plaques for luxury decorative objects. The casket opens to