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1800's Victorian Silver Plate Figural Jewelry Casket


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This is a wonderful and important antique silver plated jewelry box or casket from the 1800's, signed by it's maker, L. Oudry.

The detail on this box is simply gorgeous, I've not offered anything like it before, the depth of the workmanship is splendid and so well executed.






 

  

This little piece is heavily and deeply embossed with many exquisite details to include those charming cherubs, flanking both sides of an urn that is overflowing with fruit. I don't think I have enough words to adequately describe this box so I will let my photos speak as they are a very good representation of the item. The silver plate is of extra fine quality, I have enjoyed this box for several years and it has not tarnished much at all over time. It could use a bit more polishing if you like the higher shine but it is very wonderful as is.

  

The sides of this box are sculpted with a stunning armored figural face with an elaborate helmet or crown. You could spend a lot of time studying this jewelry casket, there are so many interesting details. The top is another work of art. There is a finger protrusion for opening the top, it stays open when lifted, there is a stop in the rear to keep it from falling backwards and it closes properly with a gentle snap. The hinge is solid and in excellent working order. There is an oval at the top that could be initialed, that raised oval area has a few very shallow and insignificant tiny dents, they may even polish out. This incredible treasure measures a wee  3 inches in  length by 2⅛ in width and stands firm on 4 little feet at about 2½ inches tall.

  

The excitement is not over, this box is signed by it's maker, L. Oudry and a second mark which my eyes cannot decipher. My research tells me that this piece is likely French in origin, as there were a lot of Oudry's that came from France. The interior has been previously re-lined (not by me) and it should be done over in a nice plush velvet, if I had a piece, I would attempt to do it. The box is in remarkable condition for it's age, save for the miniscule dents I mentioned, there are a few dents on the underside bottom as well but nothing too naughty. Overall, the silver plate is in exceptional condition, not worn anywhere that I can see. This jewelry keeper is in fact a jewel, I don't ever see them as nice as this. Imagine giving an engagement ring in this box, how romantic.

  

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