Silver Gilt Jewellery Casket, Jean Valentin Morel, c. 1842 - c. 1848

Silver Gilt Jewellery Casket, Jean Valentin Morel, c. 1842 - c. 1848

gild, h 16.5cm × w 20cm × d 14cm × w 1363gr More details

This jewellery casket is an example of the inspiration derived from the great Renaissance artists. The griffin, columns, nude figures, and floral motifs are but a few of the motifs incorporated in this small casket. The woman on the lid looks in a mirror and one of the children carries an overflowing jewellery box. In the lid is a secret compartment.

On display in room 1.15