Antique Kiln-fired French Enamel Jewelry Casket, Box, Etui, Romantic Figures French school right and left sides

right and left sides

for all of about 50 minutes

The interior of the tobacco compartment is clear

a more bronze mat holds the image well

There are no flaws to note on this exceptional painting

Antique Kiln-fired French Enamel Jewelry Casket, Box, Etui, Romantic Figures French school right and left sidesI would have thought this fine old kiln fired enamel box was English, perhaps Bilston, but in fact it is French in origin and is a larger size bonboniere or bonbon box. A white enamel ground trimmed out in navy blue, with floral bouquets surrounding the bulbous bottom half and a charming pair of lovers depicted up top on the lid. Some roughness of age showing on the bottom rim, where it's rubbed surfaces over time, but no chips or cracks or other