"Empty Pocket In Opaline Pigeon Gorge, Charles X Period Gilt Bronze, Nineteenth Miniature Vase"
Old miniature vase or opaline toothpick holder. Very beautiful and rare pigeon throat color. Gilt bronze frame decorated with water leaves. Rests on a gilt bronze base decorated with lion's paws. 7.2cm in height and 5.3cm in diameter. This shade of pink was obtained by adding gold salts. Color particularly sought after by collectors, given its manufacturing price at the time. Very good condition