Lovebirds Enamel Box

Petite metal lovebird box, hand-enamelled and reflecting Art Nouveau pieces by designers such as René Lalique and Georges Fouquet, who used luminous enamel and stylised birds to express the movement's love of nature, colour and flowing organic form. Art Nouveau's transformation of jewellery design in the 1890sreplacing diamonds and precious stones with enamel, glass, horn and semi-precious materials chosen for their beauty rather than their monetary value, and replacing the traditional jewellery subjects of geometric ornament and heraldic symbolism with the insects, flowers and women of the natural world, was one of the most radical and influential acts of creative reinvention in the history of decorative art. Perfect for storing small treasures such as rings, earrings or a keepsake, and a beautiful gift for any admirer of Art Nouveau.

Made exclusively for Museum Selection.

Colour: Blue
Metal, enamel
5 x 5 x 4cm
Hinged lid
Clean with a soft cloth