#17

French Enamel Etui with Eight Scenes
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$500
sold
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Description
3 1/2" (9 cm.) Heavily-enameled sewing necessaire with raised cartouche and beading designs has eight different painted scenes on the sides and a scene on the cap which appears to point to the sun. The box has gilt bronze frame which hinges open to a brass interior containing two sewing tools. Excellent condition. Late 18th century.