{"product_id":"antique-ormolu-jewellery-casket-cologne-75033","title":"Antique Ormolu Jewellery Casket: Cologne Cathedral Landmark Lid Trinket Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare, very large Belle Époque vitrine casket—gilt‑brass (ormolu) on ornate feet with bowed bevelled side panes and a thick bevelled lid over a chromolithograph view of “Kölner Dom” (Cologne Cathedral). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade for the Grand Tour\/resort trade c. 1895–1915, these landmark‑lid caskets are prized; this example is an unusually generous size, ideal for a vanity display or as a shop\/showcase piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\nPeriod: c. 1895–1915\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandmark: Kölner Dom (Cologne Cathedral), Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Ormolu (gilt brass), thick bevelled glass panels and lid, printed image under glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 13 cm (L) x 10.5 cm (W) x 10.5 cm (H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures: Four bowed bevelled side panes; floral corner bosses; beaded\/saw‑tooth edging; ring‑form catch; gilt interior base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\nGood antique condition with age‑consistent wear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImage beneath the lid shows scattered losses\/oxidation (see close‑ups). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass with minor edge scuffs; frame patina consistent with age. Hinge and catch functional. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare\u003cbr\u003e\nClean only the exterior glass lightly; do not introduce moisture to the image or joints. Avoid metal polish to preserve patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003cbr\u003e\nTracked, well‑packed and insured dispatch. Double‑boxed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Compact Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54466516812117,"sku":"box 2","price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/8339\/2597\/files\/il_fullxfull.7197515140_gj2p.jpg?v=1785611565","url":"https:\/\/thecompactcollective.co.uk\/products\/antique-ormolu-jewellery-casket-cologne-75033","provider":"The Compact Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}