Antique French Ormolu Jewellery Casket: Églomisé Le Havre Port Scene Trinket Box

Antique Grand Tour–era French ormolu jewellery casket featuring a reverse-painted glass (églomisé) lid titled “Le Havre – Centre du Port.”

The gilt-brass box stands on ornate paw feet with embossed floral scrollwork and retains its original red velvet lining.

A thick bevelled glass lid protects the harbour scene—classic Belle Époque souvenir quality with wonderful colour and depth.

Dating to circa 1880–1910, these petite caskets were sold as keepsakes in Paris and French port cities. This example displays beautifully on a dressing table or in a curio—perfect for rings, earrings, or a special token.

Details
Origin: France, Grand Tour/Belle Époque period

Material: Ormolu (gilt brass), bevelled glass, reverse-painted glass (églomisé), velvet
Scene: “Le Havre – Centre du Port” (inscribed on lid)

Dimensions: 6 cm L x 4 cm D x 5 cm H

Interior: original red velvet

Closure: hinged lid; ring catch

Condition
Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear to gilding and lining.

Painting is crisp under glass; hinge secure. No cracks observed in the bevelled lid.

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Care
Dust gently; clean glass surface lightly. Do not introduce moisture under the lid to protect the églomisé painting.

Shipping & Packaging
Securely packed in protective materials; tracked shipping.