Antique Small French Bronze Lidded Box with Miniature Portrait of Edward the Black Prince

Add a touch of regal elegance to your vanity, desk, or bedside table with this exquisite antique French bronze trinket box. The stunning oval box features a beautifully detailed body with classical fluted sides, framed by delicate beading along both the top and bottom edges. It's true focal point is the ornate hinged lid, which showcases a captivating inset print of a historical royal figure Edward of Woodstock, known to history as the Black Prince or the Black Prince (the eldest son of King Edward III of England) the Black displayed beneath glass. This striking portrait is surrounded by an intricately cast bronze border complete with neoclassical ribbon, swag, and bow motifs.

Stamped "FRANCE" on the underside, this authentic antique piece carries a rich, aged patina. The exterior boasts a warm, mellowed brassy-bronze tone, while the unlined interior reveals natural oxidation and touches of green verdigris that beautifully illustrate its genuine age and history. Whether used to safeguard your favorite rings, small treasures, or displayed as a standalone statement piece, this lidded box is a perfect addition for lovers of Dark Academia, French Country, or traditional antique decor styles.

Measurements (approximate - rounded to the nearest quarter inch):
4.75 inches in length
3.25 inches in width
1.75 inches in height

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