{"product_id":"antique-erhard-and-sohne-ormolu-table-casket-with-champleve-enamel-panels","title":"Antique Erhard and Söhne Ormolu Table Casket with Champlevé Enamel Panels","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAdditional Description:\u003cbr\u003eAn exceptionally ornate late 19th-century gilt jewelry casket attributed to Erhard \u0026amp; Söhne, richly decorated in the Rococo Revival taste with vivid champlevé enamel accents and elaborate cast ornamentation throughout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe casket features a bombe-form rectangular body raised on elegant scrolling feet, lavishly adorned with deeply cast foliate scrollwork, mascaron mounts, shell motifs, and scrolling Rococo ornament. The lid and façade are inset with striking turquoise blue enamel panels decorated with stylized floral and foliate motifs in white, burgundy, navy, and green. Additional enamel cabochon-style roundels accent the corners of the lid, contributing to the jewel-like presentation typical of luxury continental decorative arts of the Napoleon III period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe interior retains its original burgundy velvet lining, creating a sumptuous contrast against the warm gilded exterior. The underside bears an impressed maker’s mark consistent with Erhard \u0026amp; Söhne, the celebrated German firm known for producing high-quality gilt metal objets de vertu, caskets, inkstands, and decorative table accessories in the late 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example reflects the firm’s mastery of French-inspired Rococo Revival design combined with precise German casting and luxurious decorative enamelwork. Pieces of this caliber were intended for refined vanity tables, parlors, and aristocratic interiors, serving both practical and decorative purposes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra:\u003cbr\u003eLate 19th Century, circa 1880–1900\u003cbr\u003eNapoleon III \/ Rococo Revival Period\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory:\u003cbr\u003eErhard \u0026amp; Söhne was among the premier German manufacturers of ornate gilt metal decorative objects during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Founded in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany, the firm became internationally respected for producing finely cast and gilded decorative wares inspired by French Louis XV and Louis XVI styles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir production included jewelry caskets, miniature vitrines, desk accessories, perfume stands, clock garnitures, and luxury vanity objects, many enhanced with enamel decoration, velvet interiors, and highly sculptural casting. Today, surviving examples are sought after for their craftsmanship, lavish aesthetic, and strong decorative appeal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr\u003eGerman, produced by Erhard \u0026amp; Söhne; acquired from an antique collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGilt metal\u003cbr\u003eChamplevé enamel\u003cbr\u003eVelvet-lined interior\u003cbr\u003eCast metal mounts\u003cbr\u003eHinged construction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003eDimensions not provided.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisclaimers:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisplays age-related wear, rubbing, oxidation, and surface patina consistent with age and use.\u003cbr\u003eInterior velvet shows expected wear and fading.\u003cbr\u003eKey is not present.\u003cbr\u003eMinor wear to gilding and enamel commensurate with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48641756528895,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/54605e36-d3c2-46a4-9756-d01653e115cb.png?v=1780875737","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/products\/antique-erhard-and-sohne-ormolu-table-casket-with-champleve-enamel-panels","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}