Antique French Palais Royal Aqua Porcelain & Gilt Ormolu Egg Casket

The soft aqua color of this antique French porcelain casket is especially lovely against its elaborate gilt ormolu mounts, creating a charming contrast of delicate color and golden detail. From the 19th century, this egg-shaped treasure has the decorative presence of a much larger piece, yet its petite proportions make it easy to enjoy in your home. Picture it on your dressing table, on a bedside chest, or displayed on a living room console with antique porcelain, gilt-framed portraits, and other treasured French finds. Its graceful egg shape and ornate metalwork bring a touch of Parisian elegance to your home, adding a special finishing detail to a room furnished with beautiful antiques.

The porcelain body is delicately finished, while the ornate ormolu framing, hinge, and finial display the exceptional quality for which Palais Royal workshops were renowned. Open the hinged casket to keep a favorite piece of jewelry, a cherished keepsake, or another small personal treasure close at hand. Measuring 5¼" × 3" × 3½" high, it is an appealing accent for a dressing room, bedroom, or living space where even the smallest details contribute to the beauty of the whole. Whether displayed on its own or alongside fine porcelain and gilt accessories, this little French antique brings color, history, and an unmistakable touch of old-world elegance to your home.

• Measures 5-1/4" x 3" x 3-1/2"h.