French Baccarat-Quality Cut Crystal Casket with Gilt Bronze Mounts — circa 1880–1900 The box itself is richly

The box itself is richly cast with fine textural detail and classical ornament

still intact

Displays beautifully

and their handles were often crafted from luxurious materials including mother of pearl

and letter writers throughout the 19th century

French Baccarat-Quality Cut Crystal Casket with Gilt Bronze Mounts — circa 1880–1900 The box itself is richlyFrench Baccarat Quality Cut Crystal Casket with Gilt Bronze Mounts circa 18801900 This remarkable French crystal casket epitomizes the refined artistry of the Belle poque, when Baccarat, Saint Louis, and Val Saint Lambert produced some of the worlds most luminous glass. Fashioned from exceptionally thick, leaded crystal, the entire surface is cut in an all over diamond point motif a design requiring precision and extraordinary labor to achieve even