Palais Royal Souvenir Jewellery Casket, lined with turquoise silk
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Palais Royal Souvenir Jewellery Casket, lined with turquoise silk
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Palais Royal Souvenir Jewellery Casket, lined with turquoise silk:
rectangular, with bevelled glass sides and top in a gilded metal mount with four feet; the base lined with cushioned turquoise silk.
French, circa 1890-1900 and restored.
| Height: | 2½" | - | 6.0cm |
| Width: | 3" | - | 7.5cm |
| Projection: | 2½" | - | 6.0cm |
Glossary Words
Palais Royale
Small, French, gilded metal trinkets, some with Parisian scenes, many with mother-of-pearl insets. For instance, a gilded goat pulling a mother-of-pearl cart.
gilded, gilt
A very thin layer of gold applied to brass or bronze.
