French Bronze Repoussé Hinged Box With Scenes of Rural France. circa 1880.

An extravagant bronze repousse hinged box with ornate rural scenes of folklore and villagers, it dates circa 1880 France, during the early days of the ‘French Third Republic’.

It features a unique circular-bodied design with ornate feet, a deep cobalt velvet interior, and a delightful decorative and scenic composition, consisting of a variety of tales surrounding everyday folklore and people at the time, with a charming forest landscape background.

Marked: On the bottom, T & F. Paris.

Measures: 4 1/2 inches tall x 5 1/2 inches wide.

Excellent condition.