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BOÎTE À MOUCHES EN OR ET ÉMAIL

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BOÎTE À MOUCHES EN OR ET ÉMAIL
Small oval box forming a snuffbox or fly box, yellow gold core, lilac violet enamel plates on all sides (including bottom), enameled frieze of pearls, flowers and leaves. The top is adorned with a polychrome enameled myhtological medallion depicting a loving child accompanied by a seated woman.
France, late 18th century
Hallmark Paris 1756-1762 (portcullis)
Unidentified master silversmith.
Height: 2.2 cm - Width: 5.9 cm D
Depth: 4.3 cm - Gross weight: 78 g.
(Minor accidents)
In its original green shagreen case in very good condition.