Cut crystal case with ormolu mounts - Le Creusot, circa 1820

Set
Crystal and bronze with ormolu
Dimensions: H. 8 ; W. 11 ; D. 7 (cm.)
France, circa 1820

Chest or box, sarcophagus form, in mounted crystal. It stands on four palmette-shaped feet. Quadrangular mounting knurled with sunflower friezes on the lower part and floral arabesques, all knurled. Very fine burnished finish. Horn of plenty keyhole on the front. The crystal is finely wheel-cut, with diamond points, crosses, striations and ribs...

Work in comparison:
For the mounting, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs holds a similar box, donated by William Odom, inv. 35465, last photo.

Condition report: minor scratches and wear. No key.