Jeweller's trial set - Bakelite and engraved glass case Gold, Silver, Platinum 19th century France

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of 19th-century goldsmiths' workshops with this complete assay set, a precious testament to French craftsmanship.
This chemist's or jeweler's box, in black bakelite, contains three original blown-glass flasks, each with its own cut-glass stopper and engraved compartment:

GOLD solution
PLATINUM Solution
SILVER Solution

One of the bottles still bears its old "HCL" label, witness to the time when these precious liquids were used to test the purity of noble metals.
The set exudes the poetry of an old workshop, imbued with science, alchemy and mystery.
The entire box retains its original patina: verdigris deposits, oxidation and traces of handling. Each bottle recounts the precision of a gesture and the curiosity of a scientific mind.

Features

Period: Late 19th - early 20th century
Origin: France
Materials : Blown glass, bakelite, engraved metal
Dimensions :
Length : 12 cm (4.7 in)
Width: 9 cm (3.5 in)
Height: 10 cm (3.9 in)
Condition : Wear and age patina, original stoppers slightly seized. Complete and authentic set. Box in correct condition.

A testament to the genius of craftsmanship
Once used to test alloys and gold, silver or platinum content, this test set is much more than a tool: it's a fragment of the history of precious metals.
Perfect for enriching a collection of scientific objects, a cabinet of curiosities, or as an evocative decoration for a period laboratory.

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