Napoleon III casket with frieze of figures Colourless, cut crystal glass with gilded bronze mounting. Rectangular shape, bevelled at the corners. Surrounded by an antique-style frieze of figures with dancing muses. Lyre motif with snakes on the narrow sides and the goddess of victory Victoria in the corners. Floral-ornamental border above. Curved acanthus handle on the lid. H. 14 cm. 15 x 10 cm. Provenance: Dissolution of an important German private collection - part II. A gilt-bronze mounted Napoleon III crystal glass casket with figural frieze. France. 2nd half 19th century.