Gilded ‘Trunk’ jewel boxes

Two highly unusual and extremely decorative gilded bronze jewel boxes in the form of miniature trunks;

(Left) an Art Deco domed-top ‘trunk’ jewel or trinket box with hand-painted Royal Blue enamel buckles and straps and metal side handles with delicate faux stitching, the interior lined in chocolate brown suede. French, circa 1920.

Length: 7 inches (18 cm)
Depth: 4 inches (10 cm)
Height: 3½ inches (9 cm).

REFERENCE: 3423
Price Code: ££

(Right) an extremely large Napoleon III-style box with a domed top, champlevé enamel patterned side handles and over straps, with well-detailed faux buckles and original, ornate pierced key. The plain interior is lined with pale moiré silk with original cord trim. French, circa 1900.

Length: 11 inches (28 cm)
Depth: 7 inches (18 cm)
Height: 5½ inches (14 cm).

REFERENCE: 6315
Price Code: SOLD

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