GOTHIC REVIVAL BRONZE-DORÉ JEWEL CASKET WITH PORCELAIN INLAYS,mid-19th century. Ovoid, the hinged doors with porcelain inserts depicting a queen and knight, opening to reveal two velvet-lined shelves; the top also with hinged lid with four floral decorated porcelain inserts, the top lifting out to reveal secret compartment; the whole on two front dragon-form feet - 12 1/2 in. high. Estimate $500-700
Body with rubbed gilding allover. The lock is unattached. There is wear to the velvet interior. One porcelain plaque is detached from the door. Both of the porcelain plaques have chips to the edges. The tabs on the inside of the doors holding the plaques in place are later additions. The top lid has major losses to the fabric lining under the smallporcelain plaques. One plaque is unattached. The small porcelain plaques have fleabites along the edges.
