A dramatically elegant vintage tole cachepot or votive holder in the shape of a royal crown, finished in matte black with hand-painted gold decoration throughout. The crown form features a scalloped rim topped with large gold ball finials and raised on four gold ball feet. The exterior is beautifully decorated with a central honeybee motif — a classic Napoleonic imperial symbol — framed within a hand-painted gold laurel and floral wreath. The interior is lined in black velvet, suggesting use as a jewelry or trinket holder. A truly regal and versatile decorative object.
Material: Tole (painted metal) with gold decoration; velvet-lined interior
Diameter: ~6 inches
Motif: Honeybee with laurel and floral wreath — Napoleónic / Empire style
Condition: Good vintage condition; gold wear consistent with age; velvet intact
Use: Cachepot, votive holder, jewelry dish, or decorative display
A showstopping accent for a maximalist, French Empire, or bee-themed interior — or a standout gift for the collector who has everything.
