Elegant Gilt and Mother-of-Pearl Book Shaped Box

HANDSOME GILT CASE IN THE SHAPE OF TWO BOOKS

Gold-tooled case, engraved mother-of-pearl inlay with “Souvenir” etched into the upper cover, with oval medallion of dried flowers encased in glass and surrounded by a gilt frame on upper cover. Interior lined in pale green velvet.

A charming and elegant little jeu d'esprit, most probably French, mid to late 18th Century

Item #6403       Price: $2,500.00