French Baccarat Cut Crystal Ormolu-Mounted Casket with Starburst Lid and Key

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French Baccarat Cut Crystal Ormolu-Mounted Casket/Jewelry Box with Starburst Lid and Original Key This rectangular Baccarat cut crystal casket features a hinged form with sharply defined vertical fluting across all exterior surfaces. The lid displays a radiating starburst pattern cut into the thick crystal, creating a structured geometric top panel bordered by squared edges. The walls of the box are formed from heavy clear crystal, cut in repeating vertical segments that produce a uniform architectural surface. The base mirrors the same vertical arrangement, giving the entire piece a cohesive structural rhythm. The lid is framed by a fitted ormolu mount that follows the perimeter of the crystal, attached to a matching lower band that supports a hinged opening. The casket is mounted in a burnished ormolu frame fitted with a front clasp plate shaped as a stylized shield with ribbed detailing. The lock mechanism is fully functional and comes with its original key, which is small, shaped with a trefoil handle, and proportioned to fit cleanly into the front escutcheon. When the lid is open, the interior reveals the same vertical cut pattern, emphasizing the thickness of the crystal and the precision of the cuts. The hinge is integrated within the ormolu mount, allowing the lid to lift smoothly without interrupting the continuity of the crystal form. This Baccarat box is crafted in high-quality cut crystal, evident in its substantial weight, clear material, and sharply executed geometric patterns. The combination of substantial crystal and gilt bronze mounting is consistent with French decorative boxes of the period. The presence of the original key further supports its completeness as a functional casket.

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