New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Covered Box

Manufacturer Cristallerie d'Émile Gallé (French, 19th Century)

CultureFrench

Dateca. 1895

MediumGlass | Gilt

DimensionsOverall: 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Base: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)

InscribedIncised across bottom: "Gallé/modèle et decor dépose". Paris touch mark on silver.

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6646

Not on view

DescriptionBox with lid. Intaglio-cut and with a silver rim and top. Thick heavy deep red, then brown over clear. Cut through to clear curving scroll design. Silver swirled end rim and a raised floral design on top. Silver-gilt rose design repousse.

Published ReferencesMONACO SOTHEBY AUCTION CATALOG, 10/24/82.