A charming antique French glass casket dating to the early 20th century, featuring deeply bevelled faceted glass panels set within ornate brass mounts and raised on small decorative feet. The lid is topped with a finely printed and hand-tinted view of Mont St Michel, making this an appealing example of the souvenir caskets sold in France during the Belle Époque and early tourist era.
The interior retains its original padded silk cushion, now time-faded to soft rose and grey tones, adding to its period character. These caskets were traditionally used for rings, keepsakes and small adornments, and remain highly collectible today for their elegant form, craft-based construction and evocative continental charm.
This example, with its faceted sides, decorative metalwork and intact scenic lid, displays beautifully and is ideal for a curated vignette, dressing table or cabinet of curiosities.
🌿 Early 20th-century French souvenir casket
🌿 Faceted bevelled glass panels
🌿 Ornate brass mounts and claw feet
🌿 Printed and tinted Mont St Michel scenic lid
🌿 Original silk cushion interior
🌿 Decorative collector’s piece with wonderful patina
🌿 Approx. size: 9 × 7 × 5.5 cm
Condition
🌿 Glass panels clean with light age-related marks.
🌿 Metalwork with authentic patina and toning throughout.
🌿 Scenic lid with expected small surface wear from handling.
🌿 Silk cushion worn and faded but original and intact.
🌿 Hinge sound; opens and closes well.
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