Antique French Black Lacquer Jewelry / Sewing Box with Floral Miniature, 19th Century with matching paint

with matching paint

Original heavy wood frame

their vertical presence balancing the soft horizontal sweep of meadow and distant hills beyond

consistent with late 19th century construction

The engraving is rich with fine line work and layered detail

Antique French Black Lacquer Jewelry / Sewing Box with Floral Miniature, 19th Century with matching paintAntique French Black Lacquer Jewelry Sewing Box with Floral Miniature, 19th Century A refined mid 19th century French jewelry or sewing box, crafted in glossy black lacquer with gilt bronze mounts and fine detailing. The rectangular form rests on turned feet and is framed with molded beading. The hinged lid is beautifully adorned with an inset hand painted floral miniature under glass, framed by an ornate gilded surround of Rococo inspired scrollwork.