"Oblong Box In Gold And Enamel, 18th Century"
Delicate hinged curdent box in ivory gold and enamel. The oval-shaped lid is centered on a medallion depicting two peacocks or egrets quenching their thirst near a fountain. Tiny diamonds mark the contours of the basin. The medallion is surrounded by a red enamel surround. Radiant guilloché covered with blue enamel decorates the background. Inside, the lid is covered with a mirror and the base with green velvet.
Weight: 53 g.
period: 18th century.
Stamp on the hinge: Owl