Decorative ornament - An elegant

The box is made from solid red copper, displaying a beautiful aged patina with silvery-grey oxidation effects on the lid. The top features an engraved organic motif flanked by a small stamped rosette. It is inset with three distinct, polished gemstone cabochons (likely agate, carnelian, and chalcedony) firmly set in decorative twisted wire bezels. The rim of the lid is beautifully finished with a dense, beaded pattern border. A rare and highly decorative collectors' piece representing the hand-wrought aesthetic of the early 1900s metalwork movement." • Material: Copper, Semi-precious stones (Gemstone cabochons) • Period / Timeframe: Early 20th Century (ca. 1900–1920) • Style: Arts & Crafts / Jugendstil / Art Nouveau • Condition: Good antique condition with normal wear, surface marks, and an authentic aged patina consistent with age. • Country of Origin: Western Europe (likely Netherlands or United Kingdom)

Estimate:£126.92

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