"Empire Reticle In Embossed Morocco Sequins And Steel Beads - France Circa 1795-1815"
Circa 1795/1815 France Rare Violin-shaped reticle in embossed morocco, sequins and polished steel beads, complete with its original chain and dating from the first quarter of the 19th century. Rigid frame with cardboard flap covered in leather stamped with small diamonds. Dents with oak leaves set with wheel-shaped metal sequins and diamond-point beads, polished steel mechanical closure (which works). Amplitude with three bellows, stem and chain in original polished metal. Interior lined with cream satin (small stains). Patina of use, slight oxidation of the metal parts, small scratches in particular to the folds, but complete and unmodified collector's item. Good general condition of color and conservation. Dimension: height 14 cm, width 18 cm, thickness of the bellows 6 cm, chain total length 33 cm.