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Odiot French Restauration Return-of-the-Bourbons Silver Gilt Box

Creator: Jean-Baptiste Claude Odiot
Offered by: Nelson and Nelson Antiques

Description
Restauration Classical silver gilt box. Made by Jean-Baptiste Claude Odiot in Paris, ca 1820. Rectangular with straight sides and leaf-and-dart base rim. Cover flat and hinged with same as well as leaf-and-flower border. Cover top has central heart engraved with single script letter monogram set in flower wreath; leaf and flower border. Sumptuous Return-of-the-Bourbons luxe from the Ancien Regime do-over years. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and the fineness (950) stamp instituted in 1819. Very good condition with nice toning. Cover top has attractive period wear.

Dimensions: H 2 x L 6 7/8 x W 2 3/8 in. Heavy weight: 17 troy ounces. #BZ378

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	BZ378
Incollect Reference #:	743893

Dimensions

W.	22.375 in;	H.	2 in;	D.	6.875 in;
W.	56.83 cm;	H.	5.08 cm;	D.	17.46 cm;

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