Description
19thc enamelled jewellery casket with ormolu mount
A French 19th century jewelry casket in the style of Jean-Pierre Tahan, c1870.
The rectangular box has has 5 hand-painted curved enamel plaques in green with foiled paillon and beaded with enamel and gold pearls using Bressan enamel techniques.
Mounted in gilt bronze with 4 ornate feet. The casket opens with a flap and closes snugly. The inside is upholstered in beige silk taffeta, a little discoloured and with pin pricks, but otherwise sound.
Unsigned but in consistent with the work of Jean-Pierre Tahan (1813-1892), cabinetmaker to Napoleon III.
Measurements : 6.25 ” x 3″ x 2.75″ / 16cm x 7.5cm x 7cm
Very good condition. One pearl missing to the back of the box. Light wear to the ormolu mount.
Shipping >2kg. See shipping guide
Jean-Pierre Tahan (1813-1892) was a renowned cabinetmaker who specialised in exquisitely made small furniture, writing desks and high quality jewellery boxes such as this. His art won medals at several great exhibitions, starting with Crystal Palace in 1851. At the height of his success, Tahan employed more than 200 people in his Paris workshops.
