Casket in gilded metal and ground glass (1) - Glass, metal - Late 19th century

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The small casket has a suggestive and particular hexagonal shape with walls in original ground glass of the period, perfectly intact and without chipping.
The gilt metal structure features the original gilding of the time and rests on three feet.
The interior is covered in fabric and features a blown glass pearl in the centre.
Of considerable dimensions: maximum length 10 cm - maximum width 7 cm - maximum height 6 cm.
In very good general condition, it bears the normal signs of aging due to age and wear.
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