Rare French filigranes style amber seven-window thick-cut beveled glass large angel arch moon jewelry box
Filigranes craft was highly respected in the Middle Ages. It refers to hollow-shaped works made of gold or silver threads interwoven to form various designs or arabesques. Many precious items have been handed down to this day. The technique was very popular in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries. European princes and kings began collecting them. For example, King Louis XIV himself collected a large number of filigranes artifacts, which are displayed in the filigranes cabinet at the Palace of Versailles.
The shape of this jewelry box is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, with filigranes style as the main body. Together with the top cover, there are seven windows in total. It uses very textured amber thick-cut beveled glass. The light is refracted through the amber glass, showing Different from the visual experience of transparent films, the opening of the upper cover is shaped like a bow, and each window is accompanied by an angel. There are six angels in total. Each angel is about 7.3cm in height, which is very three-dimensional. Each angel has his hands raised upward, with an amber round glass top cover, like an angel arching over the moon, with the meaning of happiness and angelic guardianship.
Size: The widest distance is about 19*11.5cm, the height is about 15.5cm
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It is in good condition and can be used normally. There are no cracks in the glass, only small scratches from use. Old handmade pieces inevitably have traces of craftsmanship and history. Those who can accept it will buy it.
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- The shape of this jewelry box is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, with filigranes style as the main body. Together with the top cover, there are a total of seven windows. It uses very textured amber thick-cut beveled glass. The opening of the top cover is shaped like a bow. Each window is accompanied by an angel. The six angels all raise their hands upward, with an amber round glass cover, like angels arching the moon.
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