Antique French Dore Bronze Jewellery Casket
Code: 12774
Dimensions:
W: 15cm (5.9")H: 11cm (4.3")D: 8cm (3.1")
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Antique French Dore Bronze Jewellery Casket
The Lid is Decorated with a Classical Winged Cherub Holding a Bow and Arrow.
The Cherubs is Surrounded by a Swag with the Inscription "Le Repos Du Monde" - The World at Rest.
This May be a Reference to the Drawing by Pierre Guérin French (1774 - 1833) also Named Le Repos Du Monde
The Base is Decorated with Swags, Bows and Other Classical Features.
The Lid Opens to Reveal 3 Fine Hand Painted Porcelain Plaques Decorated with Cherubs, Bows, Arrows and Shields Inside Garlands of Roses.
The Interior is Lined in Orignal Red Silk.
