{"title":"Box Live","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"19th-century-french-palais-royal-green-glass-mother-of-pearl-perfume-casket","title":"19th Century French Palais Royal Green Glass \u0026 Mother of Pearl Perfume Casket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19th Century French Palais Royal Green Glass \u0026amp; Mother of Pearl Perfume Casket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn absolutely exceptional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19th-century French Palais Royal perfume casket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining jewel-like green glass, ornate ormolu, and luminous mother-of-pearl detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe circular casket is constructed in intricate pierced ormolu and set around the body with rich emerald-green glass panels. The domed lid is embellished with oval mother-of-pearl cabochons, delicate foliate metalwork, and additional green glass, creating an almost jewel-box-like effect. Whimsical scrolling feet and fine decorative details throughout make this an especially charming example of Palais Royal craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hinged lid opens to reveal its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal miniature green crystal perfume bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complete with its decorative gilt stopper—a wonderful detail that makes the piece feel remarkably complete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreat antique condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly considering its age and delicate construction. As expected with a handmade 19th-century piece, there are small irregularities to the edges of some of the inset glass, including areas that feel slightly sharp or uneven. 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Delicately rendered beneath glass, the portrait is framed in sterling and gives the piece the feeling of both a precious object and a miniature work of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe box is marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ.E. Caldwell \u0026amp; Co. and Sterling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, identifying it with the celebrated Philadelphia firm known for its fine jewelry, silver and luxury objets d’art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly unusual form, this is the first sterling silver portrait box of its kind we have offered at Swan Hill Home. 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