Alabaster and bronze bonbonnière in Empire style, circa 1900-1930.

Beautiful antique bonbonnière in white alabaster mounted on gilded bronze, in the Empire style, from the years 1900-1930. The body has a round shape set on a square base, adorned with a decoration of beaded friezes and stylised leaves at the base, and topped with a lid featuring a knob in the shape of an acorn. Approximately 18.5 cm in total height and 15 cm in maximum diameter. Generally in good condition, with some discreet remnants of the old yellowed varnish, removed and then revarnished with a clear varnish, a slightly deformed rim, some wear to the gilding in places, and a small chip on the edge of the lid that is quite discreet. Approximately 1.5 kg.