Superb Navette Box Enamel And Pomponne, Late 18th - Early 19th Century. Directory Or Consulate

Navette-shaped box, from the Directoire or Consulate period in enamel and pomponne.

The box is of an elongated oval shape, called a navette, it probably contained needles or one or more small toiletry instruments such as an ear cleaner, toothpick or tongue scraper. The box opens with a hinge with a beautiful pomponne mount whose gilding is in excellent condition.

The lid is superbly enameled midnight blue on a guilloche background of wavelets and semi-dots in keeping with the production of the 18th century.

The inside of the box reveals a mirror and a midnight blue textile background, restored later, in keeping with the enamel of the lid,

This is a magnificent little box, very elegant, having most certainly belonged to a great lady of the late 18th century or early 19th century, after the troubles of the Revolution, as indicated by the preciousness of the materials used.

9.5 x 3.1 cm
1.3 cm thick

50.87 grams

Very good condition. Small cracks at the ends of the box. The mirror is pitted.

Hand delivery in Paris or insured colissimo shipping.
France: €15
Europe: €20
World: €35