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**Item Overview:**
For your consideration is an exceptional antique French Sèvres-style porcelain jewelry casket / mid-sized dresser box. Dating from the late 19th to early 20th century (Belle Époque era), this beautiful cabinet piece is a magnificent showcase of classical French craftsmanship.
The box features a rich, deep cobalt blue glazed ground heavily adorned with intricate, raised gold gilt scrollwork. The borders are beautifully highlighted by hand-applied enameled "jeweled" turquoise and ruby-colored dots against a clean white porcelain band. The focal point of the lid features a highly detailed, vibrant multi-color hand-painted romantic scene depicting an 18th-century courtyard courting couple.
**Markings & Authenticity:**
The underside features a prominent gold overglaze interlaced "Ls" mark positioned above the "SEVRES" stamp. Additionally, it displays the original gilder/workroom inventory tracking stamps ("98" and "50") enclosed within gold circles, authentic to independent decorating workshops of the period.
**Approximate Measurements:**
- Length: 6 1/4 inches (6.25")
- Width: 4 1/2 inches
- Height: 3 1/2 inches
**Condition Details:**
Excellent, highly-preserved antique condition.
- The porcelain body is structurally flawless with no cracks, chips, structural damage, or repairs.
- The hand-enameled jewel accents along the perimeter remain fully intact.
- The hinges align properly, and the lid opens and closes cleanly.
- Shows only minimal, expected age-appropriate shelf wear/rubbing to the gold gilding on the bottom base rim where it rests.
Please review all photographs closely as they serve as the definitive visual extension of this condition report.
**Shipping & Handling:**
Due to the delicate nature of antique porcelain, this casket will be meticulously wrapped in layers of professional bubble wrap and double-boxed into a rigid shipping container filled with packing peanuts to ensure safe transit.
Shipped fast with tracking and signature confirmation required upon delivery.
