Antique Belle Epoque Fontainebleau Jewelry Box

Found at market in France, we are so pleased to present this magnificent Antique Fontainebleau Jewelry Box. With thick, beveled glass forming the sides and lid, the box is framed in gilt metal and stands confidently on its decorative feet. The interior of the box is lined in faded red silk, and the entire piece captures the romance and refinement of Belle Époque France.

The box was produced in the late 1800s as a souvenir from the famed Fontainebleau castle, one of the most beautifully decorated and furnished palaces in all of France. It is one of the largest French royal chateaux and was the residence of French monarchs for 7 centuries, from Louis VII through Napoleon III. The interiors of the palace are lavish examples of the French Renaissance style, with the opulence and splendor demanded by the emperors and Kings of France.

On the UNESCO World Heritage Site list, the Fontainebleau castle with it surrounding forests, has long been a destination for travelers and a favorite weekend get-away for Parisians

This captivating box from a treasured location is sure to safe-keep your most beloved pieces of jewelry in the lasting, refined elegance of antique French style.

Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good antique condition with some discoloration to the original red silk lining as shown in the alternative images. 3.25"D x 2.75"H.