{"product_id":"antique-french-gilt-jewelry-casket-with-portrait-miniature-lid-velvet-interior","title":"Antique French Gilt Jewelry Casket with Portrait Miniature Lid, Velvet Interior","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis charming antique jewelry casket features a beautifully detailed gilt metal case with scrolling Rococo-style ornamentation and a hand-painted portrait miniature set into the lid. The miniature depicts a young woman in period dress against a soft landscape background, rendered with delicate brushwork typical of late 19th century portrait miniatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior retains its original deep burgundy velvet lining, making it ideal for jewelry, keepsakes, or display on a dressing table. The richly textured gilt surface and elegant form give the piece wonderful decorative presence while the miniature portrait adds a romantic historical element.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortrait miniatures of this type were traditionally painted on thin ivory wafers. The miniature in this example appears consistent with that historic technique. The ivory component is a small element of a larger antique object and falls under the antique exemption of U.S. wildlife regulations. Shipping restrictions may apply to certain states.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful decorative object that combines fine metalwork with miniature portrait artistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 inches wide by 4 across\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage Haven Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46270992285895,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/1512\/2887\/files\/2F52CDA5-374F-4988-9FD1-8FA379E4BED9.jpg?v=1773080570","url":"https:\/\/shopheritagehaven.com\/products\/antique-french-gilt-jewelry-casket-with-portrait-miniature-lid-velvet-interior","provider":"Heritage Haven Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}