{"product_id":"antique-french-ormolu-jewellery-casket-33981","title":"Antique French Ormolu Jewellery Casket: Églomisé Le Havre Port Scene Trinket Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Grand Tour–era French ormolu jewellery casket featuring a reverse-painted glass (églomisé) lid titled “Le Havre – Centre du Port.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gilt-brass box stands on ornate paw feet with embossed floral scrollwork and retains its original red velvet lining. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thick bevelled glass lid protects the harbour scene—classic Belle Époque souvenir quality with wonderful colour and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: France, Grand Tour\/Belle Époque period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Ormolu (gilt brass), bevelled glass, reverse-painted glass (églomisé), velvet\u003cbr\u003e\nScene: “Le Havre – Centre du Port” (inscribed on lid)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 6 cm L x 4 cm D x 5 cm H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior: original red velvet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: hinged lid; ring catch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\nGood antique condition with age-appropriate wear to gilding and lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainting is crisp under glass; hinge secure. No cracks observed in the bevelled lid. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review photos as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare\u003cbr\u003e\nDust gently; clean glass surface lightly. Do not introduce moisture under the lid to protect the églomisé painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003cbr\u003e\nSecurely packed in protective materials; tracked shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Compact Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54466524545365,"sku":"box 2","price":164.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/8339\/2597\/files\/il_fullxfull.7197285754_7a5n.jpg?v=1785611758","url":"https:\/\/thecompactcollective.co.uk\/products\/antique-french-ormolu-jewellery-casket-33981","provider":"The Compact Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}