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A French Dore Bronze Mounted Banded Agate Box with Velvet Interior Lined Shelves

$7,880

$9,85020% Off

£5,929.18

£7,411.4820% Off

€6,850.02

€8,562.5320% Off

CA$11,063.35

CA$13,829.1820% Off

A$11,952.04

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CHF 6,358.60

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MX$143,815.57

MX$179,769.4620% Off

NOK 80,513.34

NOK 100,641.6720% Off

SEK 73,631.64

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DKK 51,173.06

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About the Item

A large French dore bronze mounted banded agate box with velvet interior lined shelves, dating to the late 19th century. The exterior is constructed from rectangular banded agate panels in hues of black and brown, exhibiting natural white banding patterns typical of the material sourced for decorative stonework during this period. Each agate panel is set into a gilt bronze frame with fine tooling along the edges. The mounting is composed of gilded bronze, precisely cut to accommodate the contours of the agate slabs, forming a box of rectangular form with a flat hinged lid. The box is unsigned but consistent in technique and construction with French objets de luxe of the Belle Époque era. The structure is composed of ten polished agate panels forming the top, two sets of three panels forming the front and back sides, sides and base, all enclosed in a chased gilt bronze framework. Each corner of the box is reinforced with vertically ribbed bronze uprights terminating in ball-form feet, also composed of banded agate. The lid lifts on a back-mounted hinge and reveals a velvet-lined interior, divided into two stacked compartments. The removable upper tray contains two main sections and a fitted edge to rest securely within the box. Beneath it lies a lower section with multiple divided compartments designed for storing rings and other small personal items. The interior is fully lined in red velvet with insert padding and recessed cutouts tailored to the compartments. This box belongs to a class of decorative objects produced in France in the second half of the 19th century, often associated with luxury Parisian retailers or lapidary workshops. The use of banded agate and gilt bronze reflects the French tradition of combining semiprecious stones with ormolu-mounted elements for decorative and functional purposes. The style corresponds to refined tabletop furnishings found in Parisian boudoirs and dressing tables of the period. The object’s construction is consistent with small-scale cabinetry pieces made for storing jewelry or personal effects, and the use of velvet-lined removable trays aligns with typical practices in French boîte de luxe manufacturing. Its market value is derived from the quality of stone selection, precision of the bronze mounting, and preservation of interior fittings.

Dimensions:
Height: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Style:
Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Agate,Bronze,Gilt,Polished
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1870-1879
Date of Manufacture:
1870
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU919545891042

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