19th-Century French Gilt Metal Jewelry Casket with Porcelain Plaque France, circa 1860–1890 Her curled hair peeks from

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The interior is lined in dark blue velvet

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19th-Century French Gilt Metal Jewelry Casket with Porcelain Plaque France, circa 1860–1890 Her curled hair peeks from19th Century French Gilt Metal Jewelry Casket with Porcelain Plaque France, circa 18601890 An exquisite midlate 19th century French jewelry casket, crafted in richly pierced gilt metal and centered with a hand painted porcelain floral plaque. The lid features roses and garden flowers in soft pastel tones, framed by delicate gilding work consistent with Paris porcelain workshops producing plaques for luxury decorative objects. The casket opens to