#94

French Ormolu and Mother-of-Pearl Chatelaine with Rare Accessories
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Of gilt brass,ormolu and mother-of-pearl and having gold bead,ferny leaf,and scroll designs,the chatelaine with belt loop for attachment,has an acorn- shaped jar which contains a tiny bone-handled perfume bottle in its fitted interior,and a mother-of-pearl ormolu-framed miniature book with tiny color engravings including a girl playing with a doll,along with two dangling ruby-color stones. Excellent condition,book has some pencil notations. French,circa 1850.