French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Casket, Circa 1890–1910, Belle Époque period France and conditions

and conditions

Its purpose: to translate Carl Linnaeus’s groundbreaking classification system into a richly illustrated

or given a moment of their own

• Binding: Half morocco over marbled boards

French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Casket, Circa 1890–1910, Belle Époque period France and conditionsFrench Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Casket Circa 18901910, Belle poque period France A beautifully refined French trinket casket combining heavy cut crystal with finely cast gilt bronze, capturing the elegance and storytelling of the Belle poque in miniature form. The octagonal crystal body is sharply cut with beveled panels and a thick faceted base, giving it both weight and brilliance. It is mounted in gilt bronze ormolu, detailed with a